research article
Abstract Gels are comprised of polymer networks swelled by some interstitial solvent. They are under wide investigation by material scientists and engineers for their broad applicability in fields ranging from adhesives to tissue engineering. Gels’
Brief Description In this work, we develop a statistical theory of damage for transient networks that can directly bridge the molecular mechanisms and macroscopic response. The final model being able to capture the evolution of rate-dependent
Brief Description Cooperative behavior in organisms often permits groups to achieve collective tasks that are unattainable to individuals. Such is the case of fire ant workers that aggregate together to create buoyant rafts that unify their colonies