Chapters cover the design of self-healing polymers and explain the dynamics in these systems. Different self-healing concepts such as encapsulated systems and supramolecular systems are also included, ...

To tackle the growing pollution crisis, scientists at RIKEN in Japan have developed a new type of plastic that remains stable during everyday use but rapidly dissolves in saltwater, breaking down into ...

Self-assembly or self-organization in molecular science refers to the phenomena where molecules spontaneously gather and form ...

These materials consist of a network of polymer chains that are cross-linked through ... rely on the reversible nature of dynamic covalent bonds or supramolecular interactions to achieve self-healing.

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

The hydrogel has a unique structure, making it the first to combine strength and flexibility with self-healing capabilities ... with densely entangled polymers between nanosheets, not only ...

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