Open AccessHealing of Polymeric Solids by Supramolecular Means
Author(s) -
Laura N. Neumann,
Christoph Weder,
Stephen Schrettl
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
chimia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2673-2424
pISSN - 0009-4293
DOI - 10.2533/chimia.2019.277
Subject(s) - supramolecular chemistry , nanotechnology , materials science , computer science , chemistry , organic chemistry , crystal structure
Equipping a polymeric material with the ability to heal an inflicted damage is a crucial advantage for many applications. The incorporation of reversible and dynamic supramolecular interactions into polymeric systems has proven to be a promising route towards such materials. In this article, recent developments in the field of healable materials are highlighted with a particular focus on the design principles, driving forces, and mechanisms that allow healing to occur.