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 ...

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 ...

Researchers are developing the biomaterial as a more environmentally friendly alternative to concrete, but any wide-scale use ...

Currently there are only a very limited amount of materials which exhibit these self-healing characteristics. Two examples are SiC [1] and MoSi 2 heating elements, which form a protective silica ...

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.

Their results, published in the journal Cell Reports Physical Science, show that the material - which is manufactured with ...

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 ...

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.