Self-healing graphene-based composites with sensing capabilities
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Author(s)
D'Elia, E
Barg, S
Ni, N
Rocha, VG
Saiz, E
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
A self-healing composite is fabricated by confining a supramolecular polymer in a graphene network. The network provides electrical conductivity. Upon damage, the polymer is released and flows to reform the material. Healing is repeatable and autonomous. The composite is sensitive to pressure and flexion and recovers its mechanical and electrical properties even when rejoining cut surfaces after long exposure times.
Date Issued
2015-08-26
Date Acceptance
2015-05-19
Citation
Advanced Materials, 2015, 32 (32), pp.4788-4794
ISSN
1521-4095
Publisher
Wiley
Start Page
4788
End Page
4794
Journal / Book Title
Advanced Materials
Volume
32
Issue
32
Copyright Statement
© 2015 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim. This is the peer reviewed version of the following article: D'Elia, E., Barg, S., Ni, N., Rocha, V. G. and Saiz, E. (2015), Self-Healing Graphene-Based Composites with Sensing Capabilities. Adv. Mater., which has been published in final form at https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/adma.201501653. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance With Wiley Terms and Conditions for self-archiving.
Sponsor
Engineering & Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC)
Engineering & Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC)
Commission of the European Communities
Commission of the European Communities
Grant Number
EP/K01658X/1
EP/K016792/1
PIEF-GA-2012-329945
301909
Subjects
composites
graphene
self-healing
sensing
supramolecular polymers
Publication Status
Published
Date Publish Online
2015-07-14