| Title |
Properties and Applications of Self-Healing Polymeric Materials: A Review |
| ID_Doc |
19288 |
| Authors |
Choi, K; Noh, A; Kim, J; Hong, PH; Ko, MJ; Hong, SW |
| Title |
Properties and Applications of Self-Healing Polymeric Materials: A Review |
| Year |
2023 |
| Published |
Polymers, 15.0, 22 |
| DOI |
10.3390/polym15224408 |
| Abstract |
Self-healing polymeric materials, engineered to autonomously self-restore damages from external stimuli, are at the forefront of sustainable materials research. Their ability to maintain product quality and functionality and prolong product life plays a crucial role in mitigating the environmental burden of plastic waste. Historically, initial research on the development of self-healing materials has focused on extrinsic self-healing systems characterized by the integration of embedded healing agents. These studies have primarily focused on optimizing the release of healing agents and ensuring rapid self-healing capabilities. In contrast, recent advancements have shifted the focus towards intrinsic self-healing systems that utilize their inherent reactivity and interactions within the matrix. These systems offer the advantage of repeated self-healing over the same damaged zone, which is attributed to reversible chemical reactions and supramolecular interactions. This review offers a comprehensive perspective on extrinsic and intrinsic self-healing approaches and elucidates their unique properties and characteristics. Furthermore, various self-healing mechanisms are surveyed, and insights from cutting-edge studies are integrated. |
| Author Keywords |
self-healing; polymer; plastic; extrinsic; intrinsic |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED) |
| EID |
WOS:001119638100001 |
| WoS Category |
Polymer Science |
| Research Area |
Polymer Science |
| PDF |
https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/15/22/4408/pdf?version=1700031499
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