Novel rice property enables smart material creation
Researchers led by the University of Birmingham have discovered a mysterious property in rice grains that allows them to be transformed into intelligent materials capable of automatically changing their mechanical behavior based on the speed of applied force, without the need for electronics or sensors. The study shows that rice weakens under rapid pressure and strengthens under slow pressure, which could be useful in fields like soft robotics and protection, where the material can adapt to shocks and twists autonomously. The team is looking to develop applications for this material in industrial and medical environments in the coming years.
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