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Smart Composite Materials with Self-Healing Properties: A Review on Design and Applications.
Artemis Kontiza1, Ioannis A Kartsonakis1
1Laboratory of Physical Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece.
Polymers
|August 10, 2024
Summary
This review explores self-healing materials inspired by nature, covering autonomous and non-autonomous mechanisms. It details material applications and advancements in encapsulation technologies for improved healing effectiveness.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Engineering
- Biomimicry
Background:
- Self-healing materials research is interdisciplinary, drawing inspiration from natural processes.
- Diverse methodologies are employed to develop materials capable of autonomous or non-autonomous repair.
- Understanding intrinsic and extrinsic self-healing abilities is key to material design.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the principles of self-healing mechanisms in materials.
- To analyze the components, structures, and design of intrinsic and extrinsic self-healing abilities.
- To provide a detailed analysis of self-healing material applications across various industries.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of self-healing material research.
- Analysis of autonomous and non-autonomous self-healing principles.
- Exploration of intrinsic and extrinsic self-healing abilities and their design.
Main Results:
- Self-healing mechanisms are categorized into autonomous and non-autonomous procedures.
- Intrinsic and extrinsic self-healing abilities are examined based on components, structures, and design.
- Applications are detailed across aerospace, automotive, marine, energy, medical, military, and construction sectors.
Conclusions:
- Nature serves as a significant source of inspiration for innovative self-healing materials.
- Advancements in microcapsule encapsulation technologies are crucial for effective self-healing.
- Optimizing thermal stability, mechanical properties, and healing agent-matrix compatibility enhances self-healing performance.
