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“#Buildings: The unbreakable bond<\/strong>”<\/p>\n

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\n ORNL researchers produced self-healable and highly adhesive elastomers, proving they self-repair in ambient conditions and underwater. Credit: ORNL\/U.S. Dept. of Energy
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Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory developed self-healing elastomers that demonstrated unprecedented adhesion strength and the ability to adhere to many surfaces, which could broaden their potential use in industrial app<\/a>lications.<\/p>\n

Elastomers, commonly used in the construction industry as sealants, are known for their durability. However, they can develop cracks when exposed to certain environments, leading to air and water leaks.<\/p>\n

In a study, ORNL researchers used a blend of a self-healing polymer with curable elastomers to produce a series<\/a> of self-healable and highly adhesive materials. The team proved that these elastomers can self-repair in ambient temperatures and conditions, as well as underwater, with their adhesive force only minimally impacted by surface dust.<\/p>\n

“These tough elastomers can be made simply and efficiently through a scalable process, enabling a wider range of uses for the building, automotive and electronics industries,” ORNL’s Diana Hun said.<\/p>\n\n

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\n Zhen Zhang et al. Autonomous Self\u2010Healing Elastomers with Unprecedented Adhesion Force, Advanced Functional Materials<\/i> (2020). DOI: 10.1002\/adfm.202006298<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Buildings: The unbreakable bond (2021, January 19)
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