`Heal Thyself' Could Be the Cure For Cracks in Composite Material
Inspired by the ability of living organisms to heal injuries, University of Illinois researchers are attempting to create mechanisms that would allow composite materials to autonomically heal themselves when cracks develop. Composite aircraft wings and microelectronics that use thermosetting...
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