New polymers self-heal scratches in UV light

Nobody likes scratches in their car's finish. That's part of the reason why over the years, a number of research facilities have tried to develop self-healing paint. These efforts have resulted in products containing things such as microcapsules that burst open when scratched, elastic resins, and even a chemical derived from the exoskeletons of crustaceans. Now, scientists from the U.S. and Switzerland have developed polymers – which could be used in paint – that heal their own scratches when exposed to ultraviolet light... Continue Reading New polymers self-heal scratches in UV light

Tags: Case Western Reserve University, Paint, Polymer, Self-healing, University of Fribourg, US Army

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