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Synthesis, Mechanism, and Applications of Self-healing Materials

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Self-healing materials have gained attention in recent years due to their unique ability to recover from damage without external intervention. This review provides an overview of the concept of self-healing, different types, including extrinsic and intrinsic, as well as their synthesis, mechanism of healing in the construction of vascular and capsular networks, and various applications of self-healing materials such as restoration of mechanical and barrier properties, corrosion protection, electronics, environment, and energy storage. The potential of self-healing materials to revolutionize various applications is highlighted. However, the review also highlights the challenges and limitations that must be overcome to fully realize the potential of self-healing materials in practice.

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Jadoun, S. Synthesis, Mechanism, and Applications of Self-healing Materials. Biomedical Materials & Devices 2, 225–240 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s44174-023-00107-7

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