Self-healing polymer 'starfish' prolong lifetime of automotive oils
Friday, January 29, 2010 - 15:07
in Physics & Chemistry
Researchers have created self-healing polymers that could extend the lifetime of automotive oils. These polymers are suitable to add to lubricants and could maintain the physical properties of engine oils for longer, they claim helping engine efficiency. Biological materials, such as skin, self heal following damage giving inspiration for these new materials...