Researchers in Darmstadt are delving into the aging processes of materials and have made a groundbreaking discovery. They have successfully measured the internal clock of glass for the first time, uncovering a surprising phenomenon during their data analysis.
They found that the movements of molecules in glass or plastic are reversible when observed from a specific perspective, challenging the notion of irreversible aging in materials. This revelation has been detailed in a publication by Till Böhmer’s team at the Institute for Condensed Matter Physics at the Technical University of Darmstadt in Nature Physics.
Glasses and plastics are composed of a complex network of molecules that are constantly in motion, leading to changes in material properties over time. This perpetual quest for a more favorable energetic state contributes to the aging of glass and plastic.
The team’s findings shed light on the fundamental nature of aging in materials, offering new insights into the behavior of glass and plastic at the molecular level.
2024-01-27 14:41:03
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