Abstract
During the last few years, different kinds of autonomic and non-autonomic self-healing materials have been prepared using diverse techniques for a number of applications. The incorporation of suitable functionalities into these materials facilitates a healing mechanism that is triggered by damage/rupture as well as various chemistries. This article presents a detailed study of the self-healing properties of different kinds of polymer nanocomposites utilizing a number of healing mechanisms, including the addition of several healing agents. The article will also provide an overview of different chemistries employed in the preparation of self-healing polymer nanocomposites, along with their advantages and disadvantages.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 369-383 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Journal | Polymer |
| Volume | 69 |
| Early online date | 10 May 2015 |
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| Publication status | Print publication - 26 Jun 2015 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Nanocomposites
- Polymer
- Self healing