Thursday 7 April 2016

Sweet technique inspired by bonbons yields better polymer shells



Inspired by a centuries-old technique used by chocolatiers to create chocolate shells for bonbons and other sweets, engineers have developed a new technique for making polymer films that are both uniform and predictable. According to the researchers, the new theory and method can not only allow confectioners to precisely control the thickness of bonbon casings, but can be more generally applied to create polymer shells for everything from drug capsules to rocket bodies.

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Category: Materials

Tags:
Polymer
Engineering
MIT

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