SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 9, 2026Daily.dev

A quick stretch switches this polymer’s capacity to transport heat

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MIT engineers found that stretching an olefin block copolymer dramatically increases its heat conductivity in 0.22 seconds by aligning carbon chains. This reversible thermal switching could enable adaptive cooling clothing and self-regulating electronics.

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