Dandelions are capable of keeping air underwater. This will come in handy in engineering

Dandelions have become a source of new engineering materials.

the ability of the fluffy heads of dandelions submerged in water to hold air.They will be useful, for example, for the creation of devices or materials that holdair underwater.

The study was coordinated by Nicola Pugno, a professor at the University of Trento.The discovery gained international fame in a multidisciplinary journalMaterials Today Bio.

Reversible air trapping mechanism.In particular, the relevant mechanism discussed in the study provides new insights into bioinfections in relation to new, related technology solutions for underwater air capture and air bubble transport. Credit: University of Trento.

A group of researchers noticed that whenimmersed in water, the soft seed heads become thinner and take on the shape of a diamond. The team then developed an analytical model to measure the mechanical properties of the flower in order to mimic them and create recycled dandelion-like materials.

Opening will allow you to create miniatureparachute-like elements for the development of innovative devices and advanced, lightweight and inexpensive technological solutions for capturing and transporting air bubbles under water. These materials can be used, for example, in underwater operations.

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