Kirigami-Inspired Flexible Bandage

Apr-02-18 Researchers at MIT have created a kirigami-inspired material that could function as a better fitting bandage.

The team created the thin, lightweight film by pouring an elastomer into a 3D-mold, then cutting the material with a series of slits. The cuts allow the adhesive-backed material to bend and flex when applied to joints, such as the knee or elbow, deforming without detaching even after 100 knee bends.

Along with its function as a bandage, the material could also have applications in medical sensors, wearable electronics and drug delivery patches.

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[MEDGADGET.COM]
[NEWS.MIT.EDU]

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