Evolution of self-healing elastomers, from extrinsic to combined intrinsic mechanisms: A review

S Utrera-Barrios, R Verdejo, MA López-Manchado… - Materials …, 2020 - pubs.rsc.org
The evolution of self-healing polymers has resulted in a myriad of healing designs that have
given way to complex systems capable of supporting multiple cycles, among other features …

Recent progress in self-healing polymers and hydrogels based on reversible dynamic B–O bonds: boronic/boronate esters, borax, and benzoxaborole

S Cho, SY Hwang, DX Oh, J Park - Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
Intrinsic self-healing polymeric materials are substances that relieve external stress and
restore their original mechanical properties after extreme damage via dynamic covalent …

Ultrarobust subzero healable materials enabled by polyphenol nano-assemblies

N Wang, X Yang, X Zhang - Nature Communications, 2023 - nature.com
Bio-inspired self-healing materials hold great promise for applications in wearable
electronics, artificial muscles and soft robots, etc. However, self-healing at subzero …

Extrusion 3D printing of polymeric materials with advanced properties

Z Jiang, B Diggle, ML Tan, J Viktorova… - Advanced …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract 3D printing is a rapidly growing technology that has an enormous potential to
impact a wide range of industries such as engineering, art, education, medicine, and …

Wearable biosensors: an alternative and practical approach in healthcare and disease monitoring

A Sharma, M Badea, S Tiwari, JL Marty - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
With the increasing prevalence of growing population, aging and chronic diseases
continuously rising healthcare costs, the healthcare system is undergoing a vital …

Synergistic dual dynamic bonds in covalent adaptable networks

J Zhao, Z Zhang, C Wang, X Yan - CCS Chemistry, 2024 - chinesechemsoc.org
Covalent adaptable networks (CANs), comprising polymer networks crosslinked by dynamic
covalent bonds (DCBs), have garnered considerable attention as sustainable materials …

Strong, self‐healable, and recyclable visible‐light‐responsive hydrogel actuators

Z Jiang, ML Tan, M Taheri, Q Yan, T Tsuzuki… - Angewandte …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
The most pressing challenges for light‐driven hydrogel actuators include reliance on UV
light, slow response, poor mechanical properties, and limited functionalities. Now, a …

Reprocessing of covalent adaptable polyamide networks through internal catalysis and ring-size effects

F Van Lijsebetten, Y Spiesschaert… - Journal of the …, 2021 - ACS Publications
Here, we report the introduction of internally catalyzed amide bonds to obtain covalent
adaptable polyamide networks that rely on the dissociation equilibrium between …

Healable strain sensor based on tough and eco-friendly biomimetic supramolecular waterborne polyurethane

Z Liu, W Guo, W Wang, Z Guo, L Yao… - … Applied Materials & …, 2022 - ACS Publications
Stretchable sensors are essential for flexible electronics, which can be made with polymer
elastomers as the matrix. The main challenge in producing practical devices is to obtain …

Tough, Self‐Healing Hydrogels Capable of Ultrafast Shape Changing

Z Jiang, B Diggle, ICG Shackleford… - Advanced …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Achieving multifunctional shape‐changing hydrogels with synergistic and engineered
material properties is highly desirable for their expanding applications, yet remains an …