Removing a device using a self-healing material from regular service for “healing is a
drawback of the existing technology. It is an object of the present invention to provide a self-
healing composite material that allows for the healing process to take place while the device
is in its normal oper ating temperature range. In accordance with an embodiment of the
present inven tion, there is provided a self-healing material comprising a matrix embedded
with micro-pockets of a healing-agent. The healing-agent is releasable by a crack in the …