Self-Healing Materials Systems: Overview of Major Approaches and Recent Developed Technologies

By B. Aïssa, D. Therriault, Emile Haddad, Wes Jamroz. 2012

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The development of self-healing materials is now being considered for real engineering applications. Over the past few decades, there has been a huge interest in materials that can self-heal, as this property can increase materials lifetime, reduce replacement costs, and improve product safety. Self-healing systems can be made from a variety of polymers and metallic materials. This paper reviews the main technologies currently being developed, particularly on the thermosetting composite polymeric systems. An overview of various self-healing concepts over the past decade is then presented. Finally, a perspective on future self-healing approaches using this biomimetic technique is offered. The intention is to stimulate debate and reinforce the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in this exciting field.

Subfields: Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Polymers and Plastics

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