selfhealingin
Selfhealingin is a term used in materials science and engineering to denote systems capable of repairing damage autonomously, with little or no human intervention, to restore original properties and functionality. The concept draws on natural processes where living tissues repair after injury, and is applied across solids, liquids, and coatings. The term can encompass both passive healing mechanisms embedded during fabrication and active responses triggered by damage.
Common approaches include microencapsulated healing agents in polymers that rupture and release resin when cracks form,
Applications span construction materials such as concrete with encapsulated or bacteria-enabled healing agents; polymers and composites
Evaluation of selfhealingin systems focuses on healing efficiency, time to seal, restoration of strength, and durability
Current research directions emphasize multi-scale modeling of healing processes, smart healing that responds to sensors, and