Self-healing Surfaces

Monday, August 3, 2009 - 08:28 in Physics & Chemistry

The engineers‘ dream of self-healing surfaces has taken another step towards becoming reality – researchers have produced a electroplated layer that contains tiny nanometer-sized capsules. If the layer is damaged, the capsules release fluid and repair the scratch.

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