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Self Healing, Cleaning and Shape Memory Materials
// PUBLISHED ON January 24, 2012 // BY Andrew BuxtonSelf Healing Materials Self-healing materials are a class of smart materials that have the structurally incorporated ability to repair damage caused by mechanical usage over time. The inspiration comes from biological systems, which have the ability to heal after being wounded. Monomer is encapsulated and embedded within the thermosetting polymer. When the crack...