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Tunable solidification of cornstarch under impact

Niu et al. / Science Advances

Experiments and simulations show that the deformation pattern can change impact-induced solidification.

What this does not establish

A physics demonstration, not a wearable safety product or a clinical trial.

Identifier
32494699
Publication year
2020
Study / source type
Laboratory study
Population or sport
Equipment research
Topic
Materials
DOI
10.1126/sciadv.aay6661
Imported
2026-09-05
Evidence last checked
2026-09-05
Published on this site
2026-09-05
Review level
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No full-text systematic appraisal or formal evidence-grade score is claimed. General research cannot establish GRITARMOR product performance.

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