The Shock-Absorbent Skin of the Pomelo

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4 years ago

The pomelo is a large, sweet citrus fruit that grows on a tree. Although the fruit may fall more than 10 meters (30 ft), it survives undamaged! What makes this fruit so shock absorbent?

Consider: Researchers have found that the white inner layer of the pomelo’s skin forms a spongelike network of cells and space. The space between the cells increases as it gets deeper in the fruit and is filled with air or liquid. When the fruit falls and hits the ground, the liquid acts like a cushion. The pomelo’s skin compresses and stiffens, absorbing the energy instead of breaking.

Scientists are testing a shock-resistant metal foam that they designed based on the structure of the pomelo’s skin. They believe that similar structures could be used in designing helmets for motorcyclists, impact protection for vehicles, and protection against meteoroid impact on a space station.

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Thanks for the information

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4 years ago

We have a pomelo tree before in our backyard. It took so long for it to bear fruit. And when it already bear fruit, it withered and died. I do not know what happen but i got disappointed

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4 years ago

good morning dear great article pomelo is highly nutrious. Pomelo contains a variety of vitamins and minerals and is an excellent source of vitamin C also full of fiber,rich in antioxidants,May boost heart health and May fight cancer cells and many more....keep it up dear☺

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4 years ago

thank you for this..really appreciate it

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4 years ago

you're welcome ☺

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4 years ago

First time am seeing this fruit... Good article very enlightening and educative

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4 years ago

its really nice

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4 years ago

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User's avatar Ab1
4 years ago

Great article! we don't have pomelo in our country here so it was nice to read about foreign fruits!

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User's avatar Mox
4 years ago

In Bangladesh we called it batabi lebu.

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4 years ago

Ay paborito ko to. Lalo na yung kulay pink sa loob lol 😂😂😂

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4 years ago

Ang prutas n Hindi nakakahumay sa akin

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4 years ago

Yeez agree..

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4 years ago

You are good

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