Self-healing coatings are advanced materials that can repair damage, such as scratches and cracks on their own. Researchers from Waseda University have developed an efficient method for preparing self ...

the flow and re-polymerization of the coating material, or the intrinsic healing ability of the coating composition. Self-healing coatings can be applied to a wide range of substrates, including ...

Researchers have developed an efficient method for preparing self-healing films that are more durable, more thermally stable and harder than conventional self-healing materials.

Researchers from Aalto University and the University of Bayreuth have developed self-healing ... materials could also be utilized in aircraft and construction to provide damage-resistant coatings.

Polysiloxane materials, such as polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)-based elastomers, exhibit a self-healing capability by the introduction of silanolate ...

Self-healing mechanism of eco-friendly protective coating material for vehicles including dynamic polymer network and photothermal dye Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the ...

Self-healing materials are not yet flying ... of a water-soluble substance that becomes an insoluble polymer coating when it contacts a live wire. The substance can be sprayed directly onto ...

Concrete structures also make profit from nano-enhanced coatings that prevent graffiti and other unwanted stains to adhere on to it. In addition to these materials, new lightweight, flame-retardant, ...

Self-healing coatings are advanced materials that can repair damage, such as scratches and cracks on their own. Researchers from Waseda University have developed an efficient method for preparing ...

With its high hardness and self-healing properties, this material is well-suited for protective coatings, flexible electronics, and other applications that require long-lasting performance.