Evolution of self-healing elastomers, from extrinsic to combined intrinsic mechanisms: A review
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 …
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
Intrinsic self-healing polymeric materials are substances that relieve external stress and
restore their original mechanical properties after extreme damage via dynamic covalent …
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 …
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 …
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
With the increasing prevalence of growing population, aging and chronic diseases
continuously rising healthcare costs, the healthcare system is undergoing a vital …
continuously rising healthcare costs, the healthcare system is undergoing a vital …
Synergistic dual dynamic bonds in covalent adaptable networks
Covalent adaptable networks (CANs), comprising polymer networks crosslinked by dynamic
covalent bonds (DCBs), have garnered considerable attention as sustainable materials …
covalent bonds (DCBs), have garnered considerable attention as sustainable materials …
Strong, self‐healable, and recyclable visible‐light‐responsive hydrogel actuators
The most pressing challenges for light‐driven hydrogel actuators include reliance on UV
light, slow response, poor mechanical properties, and limited functionalities. Now, a …
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 …
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 …
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 …
material properties is highly desirable for their expanding applications, yet remains an …