The evolution of self-healing polymers has resulted in a myriad of healing designs that have
given way to complex systems capable of supporting multiple cycles, among other features …

The rapidly developing technique of electrospinning has gained surging research interest
since the 1990s due to its capability of yielding continuous fibers with diameters down to the …

The development of wearable soft electronic skins requires the production of materials with
high mechanical flexibility, an inherent self-healing mechanism, and high breathability …

Corrosion is a natural phenomenon which significantly deteriorates metal properties. The
existing corrosion protection methods are costly and require a regular replacement of …

There has been a steady progress in developing synthetic fibers in the past few years.
Bicomponent fibers and nanofibers in a core/shell (C/S) configuration, including two …

Increasing awareness for sustainability has led to the development of smart self-healing
materials, which can extend the service life and improve safety without human intervention …

The development of emerging technologies in a wide variety of distinct fields requires
continuous innovation and implementation to advance civilization. The goal of this scientific …

Here, we review the state-of-the-art in the field of engineered self-healing materials. These
materials mimic the functionalities of various natural materials found in the human body (eg …

Dual components of a self-healing epoxy system comprising an epoxy resin and its amine
based curing agent were encapsulated in a polyacrylonitrile (PAN) shell via a coaxial …

Self-healing microfibers with core–shell geometry were studied. A commercial binary epoxy
was encased in solution-blown polymer nano-/microfibers in the 0.2–2.6 μm diameter range …