# Elastic Water Scientists in Japan Invent a Substance That Contains 95% Water to Mend Tissue By manzil | Published 2010-05-02 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elastic-water References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/#5527500/japanese-scientists-invent-elastic-water) & [jst.go.jp](http://www.jst.go.jp/) Scientists at Tokyo University have invented a [jelly-like substance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrogel-spray) that consists of 95% water. Dubbed as 'elastic water,' the creation is considered to be useful in medicine for [mending tissue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tendon-repair). Elastic water is obtained by adding two grams of clay and a small quantity of organic material into [plain water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/echo-flask). Scientists will still study the substance through September 2010. If the team is successful in increasing elastic water's density then they can produce eco-friendly plastic materials, among other things. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Materials:** The invention of elastic water presents an opportunity to develop more eco-friendly plastic materials. - **Biomedical Innovation:** Scientists can explore using elastic water as a revolutionary substance for mending tissue and advancing medical treatments. - **Water-based Solutions:** The development of elastic water opens up possibilities for water-based solutions in various industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Plastics Manufacturing:** The plastics manufacturing industry can adopt elastic water as a sustainable alternative for producing plastic materials. - **Medical and Healthcare:** The medical and healthcare industry can embrace elastic water as a breakthrough in tissue repair and regenerative medicine. - **Chemicals and Materials:** The chemicals and materials industry can explore the potential of elastic water for creating innovative water-based products and solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reusable Jelly Ice Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jelly-ice-cubes.md) - [Living Printable Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-ink.md) - [Twisting Collapsible Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elio.md) - [Smooth Medicine Delivery Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oily-gel-for-medicine.md) - [Adaptable 3D Printing Resins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinting-resin.md) - [Health-Improving Ultrafine Bubble Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-technology.md) - [Moisturizing Jello Essences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espoir-dewlike-jello-glowrizer.md) - [Portable Water Conditioning Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-water-conditioning-system.md) - [Plumping Jelly Mists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydra-jello-face-mist.md)