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11 innovations containing 'stiff'

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Active Surface Optimises Drag Reduction

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Active Surface Optimises Drag Reduction

A custom-fit Varstiff wrist brace could be applied and removed in seconds, yet remain rigid while in place

immobile

Varstiff, an instant, reversible cast

The super gel's 'nano ropes,' linked together to form a net-like structure

solid

This gel is liquid when cold and stiffens when heated

The flexible sensors are made of gold antennae embedded in a purified silk film

using intelligent feedback

Edible Silk Sensors To Monitor Your Food

Material made from silk and chitin is strong as aluminium but half the weight

active

Cheap, biodegradable, biocompatible "Shrilk" is a potential plastic replacement

Hybrid plastic/metal oil pan is lighter and less costly than aluminum systems

mesh structure

Hybrid Nylon/Aluminum Modular Oil Pan

Superior polymer which contains graphene

different components

Researchers Create Superior Polymer

Nanocomposite of aluminum oxide and a polymer is as tough as metals but lighter

reactive

Strong, Light, and Stretchy Materials

Planes can be made of materials which can be modified according to the vibrations

reactive

Vibrating planes

Graphene sheets are single atom thick sheets of graphite

small size

Graphene sheets

Polycarbonate foil can save holographic data on an ID card

full spectrum of colour

ID card with chip and film layers

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