The fix is in: Team studies self-healing polymers
Thursday, August 7, 2014 - 08:01
in Physics & Chemistry
(Phys.org) —A surfboard that seals its own cracks without having to cure in the sun for days. Underwater structures that can be fixed with less work and downtime. Joints that are almost instantly stronger after surgery. Sounds like science fiction, but thanks to researchers at UC Santa Barbara, it's coming closer to reality.