soft matter

Soft matter refers to a class of materials that are easily deformed by external forces, such as liquids, gels, foams, polymers, and biological materials. These substances have structures that are flexible and often heterogeneous at the microscopic level, giving them unique properties like malleability, responsiveness, and adaptability. Soft matter plays a crucial role in everyday life, from the foods we eat to the materials used in medicine and technology. Its study helps us understand and develop new materials with tailored properties for various applications, bridging physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering.