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FibeRobo, It's a liquid crystal elastomer fiber
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00:00This fabric can change its shape depending on the temperature in the environment,
00:04and has the potential to transform our everyday clothing and textiles into responsive, adaptable materials.
00:10Imagine a single jacket that adjusts its insulation as the temperature changes,
00:14or a sports bra that tightens during exercise for better support.
00:18This isn't science fiction. It's the reality made possible by Fibrobo.
00:23Developed by an interdisciplinary team at MIT,
00:26this liquid crystal elastomer fiber is a game changer in the textile industry.
00:30Fibrobo is a practical, low-cost solution compatible with existing textile manufacturing techniques.
00:36This fiber can be woven, embroidered or knitted using standard industrial machines,
00:41making it a versatile addition to the textile world.
00:44But what exactly is Fibrobo, and how does it work?
00:47At its core, Fibrobo is made from a material known as liquid crystal elastomer.
00:52Liquid crystals are unique molecules that flow like a liquid but can align into a crystal structure.
00:57When incorporated into an elastomer network,
01:00these molecules create a fiber that responds dramatically to temperature changes.
01:04When heated, the crystal molecules in the LCE misalign, causing the fiber to contract.
01:09Once the heat source is removed, the molecules realign, and the fiber returns to its original length.
01:15This reaction is silent and dramatic, making Fibrobo ideal for a wide range of applications.
01:23Creating Fibrobo was no small feat.
01:25The process involves heating a thick, viscous LCE resin,
01:28which is then extruded through a nozzle and cured with UV light.
01:31The curing process is delicate.
01:33Too little light and the material separates too much, and it clumps.
01:37After curing, the fiber is coated in oil and cured again to create a strong, smooth finish.
01:42The result is a fiber that can be produced continuously,
01:45at a cost of about 20 cents per meter,
01:47making it significantly cheaper than other shape-changing fibers.
01:51Fibrobo's potential applications are vast.
01:54In one demonstration, MIT researchers created an adaptive sports bra that tightens during exercise.
02:00Another application saw the creation of a compression jacket for a dog,
02:03which hugs the pet using a Bluetooth signal from a smartphone.
02:07These examples showcase Fibrobo's ability to bring digital control and responsiveness to textiles.
02:12The team is working on making Fibrobo's chemical components recyclable or biodegradable,
02:17and simplifying the polymer synthesis process.
02:20Their goal is to make Fibrobo accessible to everyone,
02:23envisioning a future where it can be purchased like a ball of yarn,
02:26and used to create custom, morphing fabrics.
02:29Fibrobo represents a significant step forward in making our textiles as adaptive and responsive as our environment.
02:36It's a testament to the power of interdisciplinary collaboration,
02:39combining expertise in chemistry, mechanical engineering, electronics, and design.
02:45As we look to the future, Fibrobo opens up a world of possibilities.
02:49From performance wear that adapts to our body's needs to smart textiles that respond to environmental changes,
02:54the potential applications are only limited by our imagination.
02:58Fibrobo is not just a new fiber.
03:00It's a new way of thinking about and interacting with the fabrics that surround us every day.
03:04Fibrobo is a glimpse into a future where our textiles are as dynamic and responsive as the world around us.
03:10It's an exciting time in the world of fabric and fashion,
03:13and we can't wait to see what creative applications emerge from this groundbreaking development.
03:19Fibrobo