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Yixue Jiang1,2, Evelyn Ling Ling Ng1, Danielle Xinyun Han1
1Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis #08-03, Singapore 138634, Singapore.
Polymers
|November 14, 2023
Summary
Self-healing polymers offer autonomous repair, enhancing material durability. This review explores how additive manufacturing can overcome processing challenges for advanced self-healing polymer applications.
Area of Science:
- Polymer Science
- Materials Engineering
- Additive Manufacturing
Background:
- Self-healing polymers autonomously repair damage, improving material stability and longevity.
- Limited processability hinders the widespread application of advanced self-healing polymer mechanisms.
- Additive manufacturing offers solutions for processing challenges in complex materials.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current self-healing mechanisms in polymers.
- To explore the integration of additive manufacturing with self-healing polymers.
- To provide an outlook on future developments in this interdisciplinary field.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of self-healing polymer mechanisms.
- Analysis of additive manufacturing techniques applicable to polymers.
- Synthesis of current research on the intersection of these fields.
Main Results:
- Overview of various intrinsic and extrinsic self-healing polymer chemistries.
- Identification of additive manufacturing processes suitable for fabricating self-healing materials.
- Discussion of challenges and opportunities in combining these technologies.
Conclusions:
- Additive manufacturing is a promising approach to enhance the processability of self-healing polymers.
- Further research is needed to optimize fabrication methods for diverse self-healing mechanisms.
- This synergy could unlock new applications for robust and repairable polymeric materials.
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