Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) is a plastic used in tubing that can produce electricity when stretched, or change shape when touched by electricity. Possible innovative applications are seemingly endless, including in the green energy or medical fields (think artificial muscles.) Scientists at the University of Texas presented their findings at the 249th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS) last week.
Electricity-generating plastic opens door to endless possibilities in green energy and medical applications
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