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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Chemical Engineering

Background:

  • Self-healing materials (SHMs) enhance longevity and safety in various applications.
  • Research is expanding from structural to functional materials with self-healing capabilities.
  • Functional materials with self-healing properties (FMSH) must restore both mechanical integrity and specific functions after damage.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in functional materials with self-healing properties (FMSH).
  • To provide insights into material preparation and healing mechanisms for FMSH.
  • To highlight future research directions in the field of FMSH.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent progress in FMSH.
  • Analysis of material preparation techniques for FMSH.
  • Examination of healing mechanisms in FMSH.

Main Results:

  • FMSH research is growing, presenting unique challenges in material preparation and complex healing mechanisms.
  • Simultaneous repair of mechanical and functional properties is a key characteristic of FMSH.
  • Recent progress has been made in understanding and developing FMSH.

Conclusions:

  • FMSH represent a significant advancement in materials science, offering dual repair capabilities.
  • Further research into material preparation and healing mechanisms is crucial for FMSH development.
  • The field of FMSH holds promise for future technological innovations.