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Tiny polymer particles keep water jets stable for longer

Tiny, soft polymer particles—known as microgels—can help to stabilize extremely thin liquid jets. How this works is the finding of a study led by researchers at TU Darmstadt, which has been published in Nature Communications. The findings could be of interest for the development of needle-free medical injection systems.

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Tiny polymer particles keep water jets stable for longer
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