A silicone elastomer with optimized and tunable mechanical strength and self-healing ability based on strong and weak coordination bonds
Ming Tian, Hongli Zuo, Jie Wang, Nanying Ning, Bing Yu, Liqun Zhang
Abstract
A self-healable silicone elastomer is fabricated based on the synergistic effect of strong and weak coordination bonds.
Topics & Concepts
SiliconeElastomerSelf-healingMaterials scienceComposite materialMechanical strengthSilicone ElastomersPolymer chemistryPolymer scienceMedicinePathologyAlternative medicinePolymer composites and self-healingAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsAdvanced Materials and Mechanics