Self-healing polymer at room temperature - Remember the T-1000?

09/15/2013 - 00:00

By Polly Wilson -

Scientists report the first self-healing thermoset elastomer that requires no intervention to induce its repair.

Self-healing polymers mend themselves by reforming broken cross-linking bonds. However, the cross-linking healing mechanism usually requires an external stimulus.

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