Self-replenishing surfaces.
basic_science · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1002/adma.201200807.
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Abstract
Damaged surfaces self-replenish their chemical composition by the spontaneous re-orientation of functional groups chemically bonded to the polymer network. The repair of the surface chemistry leads to the recovery of surface functionality. This self-replenishing approach is suitable to recover many surface-related properties and constitutes a major breakthrough in extending the service life-time of functional materials.
Medical subject headings
- Polymers