Technology 6 hours ago
Encapsulation Research Advances Mission-Critical Materials
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) have achieved a breakthrough in encapsulation, a technique that precisely controls the activation of reactive chemicals encased in microscopic shells. This innovation is dramatically enhancing the performance of mission-critical materials, yielding underwater adhesives that are over 500% stronger and intaglio printing inks that dry 50% faster, critical for secure document production. The advancement, led by APL scientists like Reid Messersmith, Leslie Hamilton, and Allison Moyer, promises to redefine material reliability in challenging environments.
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