A quick stretch switches this polymer's capacity to transport heat
February 09, 2026
February 09, 2026
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 9 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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A quick stretch switches this polymer's capacity to transport heat
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Most materials have an inherent capacity to handle heat. Plastic, for instance, is typically a poor thermal conductor, whereas materials like marble move heat more efficiently. If you were to place one hand on a marble countertop and the other on a plastic cuttin . . .
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A quick stretch switches this polymer's capacity to transport heat
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Most materials have an inherent capacity to handle heat. Plastic, for instance, is typically a poor thermal conductor, whereas materials like marble move heat more efficiently. If you were to place one hand on a marble countertop and the other on a plastic cuttin . . .