It heals and grows together: Polymer with amazing self-healing properties
Wednesday, January 12, 2011 - 16:50
in Physics & Chemistry
(PhysOrg.com) -- Sooner or later, a cut to the skin or a broken bone will heal on its own; however, a scratch to a car's paint or a tear in the wing of an airplane will not. Materials with self-healing properties could help extend the durability of products and make repairs easier.