Inspired by naturally occurring species that allow for self-healing of nonfatal harm, self-
healing polymeric materials have been prepared and represent a component of the …

Encoded nano-structures/particles have been used for barcoding and are in great demand
for the simultaneous analysis of multiple targets. Due to their nanoscale dimension (s), nano …

The corrosion of metallic materials is of significant importance on an economical and
ecological scale.[1] A straightforward way to protect metal against corrosion is the …

Miniemulsion polymerization facilitates the synthesis complex materials that cannot be
produced otherwise. These materials have a broad range of potential applications including …

The functionalization of nanoparticles has primarily been used as a means to impart stability
in nanoparticle suspensions. In most cases even the most advanced nanomaterials lose …

Redox-responsive nanocapsules consisting of conductive polyaniline and polypyrrole shells
were successfully synthesized by using the interface of miniemulsion droplets as a template …

Nanoparticles have been widely used for many applications such as catalysis, biomedicine,
or self-healing. Core–shell nanoparticles are very promising for biomedical applications due …

A novel bilayer coating system for autonomous corrosion-triggered self-healing is
demonstrated. The storage of the encapsulated monomer and the catalyst is separated in …

This work aims at investigating the self-healing ability of epoxy coatings, modified with
microcapsules containing highly reactive isocyanate in their core. Highly efficient, thermally …

Synthetic rubber materials find extensive use in various applications in our daily lives.
However, microcracks and tears over time can lead to wear-and-tear, material fatigue, and …