Army Research May Lead to New Class of Materials
2/7/2020
By Mandy Mayfield
Biologists working for the Army have developed a process that could lead to a class of synthetic polymers that may be used to create new materials such as therapeutics for soldiers.
Research conducted through a project funded by the Army at Northwestern University was recently published outlining a set of design rules that could enable the development of advanced protective gear for warfighters.
Biological polymers — such as DNA — have precise building block sequences that have multiple functions. A polymer’s mechanical stability is dependent upon how its building blocks are arranged, said Dawanne Poree, program manager for the Army’s polymer chemistry program.
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