Color-changing polymer may signal traumatic brain injuries in soldiers, athletes
Monday, August 17, 2015 - 09:00
in Physics & Chemistry
A bomb blast or a rough tackle can inflict serious brain damage. Yet at the time of impact, these injuries are often invisible. To detect head trauma immediately, a team of researchers has developed a polymer-based material that changes colors depending on how hard it is hit. The goal is to someday incorporate this material into protective headgear.