Sensing of damage, deformation, and mechanical forces is of vital importance in many
applications of fiber‐reinforced polymer composites, as it allows the structural health and …

Smart dielectric materials with bioinspired and autonomous functions are expected to be
designed and fabricated for next-generation electrical insulation. Similar to organisms, such …

Microscopic damage inevitably leads to failure in polymers and composite materials, but it is
difficult to detect without the aid of specialized equipment. The ability to enhance the …

High-resolution in situ autonomous visual indication of mechanical damage is achieved
through a microcapsule-based polymeric material system. Upon mechanical damage …

Predicting the barely visible damage on high-performance glass-fiber-reinforced composites
(GFRCs) is of vital importance, as it can mitigate catastrophic material failure, and hence …

Self‐reporting polymers, which can indicate damage or exposure to excessive stress with a
clearly perceptible optical signal, are potentially useful for several technological …

Dye-filled microcapsules are an attractive way to identify microscopic damage of materials
by the naked eye. However, there are many disadvantages in traditional microcapsule …

Detection and assessment of small-scale damage at early stages are essential for polymeric
materials to extend lifetime, avoid catastrophic structural failure, and improve cost-efficiency …

Efficiently detecting mechanical deformations within materials is critical in a wide range of
devices, from micro‐electromechanical systems to larger structures in the aerospace …

The development of polymeric and composite materials has had a profound impact in the
automotive, construction, aerospace, and healthcare industries. The stability and structural …