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Inherently adaptive polymer nanocomposites
Author(s) -
Sayayr Mohammad,
Weerasiri Rankothge R.,
Balachandra Anagi M.,
Soroushian Parviz
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of applied polymer science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.575
H-Index - 166
eISSN - 1097-4628
pISSN - 0021-8995
DOI - 10.1002/app.40620
Subject(s) - materials science , composite number , nanocomposite , context (archaeology) , polymer , composite material , adaptation (eye) , electrolyte , phenomenon , polymer nanocomposite , chemistry , electrode , physics , paleontology , optics , biology , quantum mechanics
A new class of inherently adaptive polymer nanocomposites is developed where stress‐enabled redox reactions are used in the context of a solid polymer electrolyte to form deposits which render mechanical strengthening effects. Experimental investigations were conducted to provide insight into this self‐adaptation phenomenon. Results of tests conducted on bolted composite joints demonstrated the occurrence of this self‐adaptation phenomenon. Experiments were also performed on cracked composite specimens where the potential of the self‐adaptation phenomenon to repair cracks was demonstrated. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2014 , 131 , 40620.