Self-Healing Nanofibers for Engineering Applications
Kritika Chaudhary, Balasubramanian Kandasubramanian
Abstract
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 scheme is to find smart technological materials. Recent years have seen an increase in attention to electrospinning, an electrostatic fiber fabrication method, owing to its flexibility and possibility of utilizing it in the fields of manufacturing, biomedical, textile, and aerospace industry. Similarly, self-healing materials have fascinated many researchers recently due to their effectiveness in improving the durability of materials and products. The concept of self-healing is a fresh perspective for advanced and responsive materials. They can be fabricated to mimic the healing ability of biological organisms, and therefore, can automatically and instantly repair damaged parts. Integrating electrospun nanofiber (0.01 to 10 μm diameter range) with a self-healing mechanism is applicable in various engineering applications. Core/shell nanofibers have been recently used in advanced composites to induce self-healing and to enhance material reinforcement.