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Nanowires highly 'anelastic,' research shows


July 13, 2015

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At the nanoscale, familiar materials often take on unexpected properties. Researchers at Brown University and North Carolina State University have shown that zinc oxide nanowires are highly anelastic, meaning they return to shape slowly after being bent, rather than snapping right back. Anelastic materials are good at dissipating kinetic energy. This new finding suggests nanowires could be useful in absorbing shocks and vibrations.Full Story

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