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Natural SciencesMaterials EngineeringMaterials SciencePolymer EngineeringPolymer MaterialsElastomeric PolymersSelf-healing MaterialsSelf-healing SystemsThermoplastic PolymersSelf-healing BiomaterialsSelf-healing CompositesSelf-healing ElastomersSelf-healing Polymer CompositesSelf-healing Polymer MaterialsSelf-healing PolymersSelf-healing Soft MaterialsThermoplastic Fabrication
“Heal thyself!”: A thermoplastic rubber material has recently been developed that can completely mend itself when the fracture interfaces are rejoined and left to heal for a moderate time. This “smart” rubber is easy to synthesize and displays excellent mechanical properties.
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