The new coating can also repair a scratch in the same location multiple times, unlike self-healing materials that work using bursting capsules of resin. Importantly, the new coating is transparent, so ...

(MENAFN- EIN Presswire) EINPresswire/ -- Imagine a phone screen or marine sensor that repairs scratches on its own and prevents bacterial buildup-without losing clarity. This study introduces a ...

Pesky scratches from fellow drivers (who don’t always leave a note) could become a thing of the past: Scientists created a new material that heals itself within 30 minutes when exposed to sunlight. If ...

When we talk about materials’ ability to endure scratches and scrapes we frequently focus on toughness, referring to a material’s ability to withstand abrasion. That is because most materials are ...

There have been many recent advancements in space exploration, such as SpaceX being the first privately owned company to transport astronauts to the International Space Station (Wattles, 2020). These ...

Dutch researchers from the Eindhoven University of Technology have created a non-stick protective plastic coating that heals itself when scratched. As far as I can tell, as long as the new coating isn ...

Imagine a cellphone that can heal from cuts and scratches just like the human body can. For Chinese researcher Ming Yang and his team at the Harbin Institute of Technology, it’s not really a question ...

Sometime in the future, chemically protective suits made of fabric glazed with self-healing films could prevent people from exposure to chemical or toxic bursts. A team of researchers have discovered ...