A rapid and efficient self-healing thermo-reversible elastomer crosslinked with graphene oxide.

Wang, Chao; Liu, Nan; Allen, Ranulfo; Tok, Jeffrey B-H; Wu, Yunpeng; Zhang, Fan; Chen, Yongsheng; Bao, Zhenan · Adv Mater · 2013

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

A self-healing thermo-reversible elastomer is synthesized by cross-linking a hydrogen bonding polymer network with chemically-modified graphene oxide. This nanocomposite allows for both rapid and efficient self-healing (in only several minutes) at room temperature, without the need for any external stimuli (e.g., heating or light exposure), healing agents, plasticizers or solvents.

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