Self-healing composites: A review

Self-healing composites are composite materials capable of automatic recovery when damaged. They are inspired by biological systems such as the human skin which are naturally able to heal themselves. This paper reviews work on self-healing composites with a focus on capsule-based and vascular healin...

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Main Authors: Yongjing Wang, Duc Truong Pham, Chunqian Ji
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2015-12-01
Series:Cogent Engineering
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23311916.2015.1075686