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23 articles for “Costly repairs”
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Self-Healing Structural Polymer Composites Incorporating Bio-Inspired Nanofillers
Abstract: Self-healing polymer composites become an attractive family of intelligent materials that are capable of autonomously repairing damage, which will enhance their durability, reliability and service life in extreme engineering applications. The materials are based on the principles of nature, using the nanofillers that are derived from biological systems to improve mechanical properties and self-healing capabilities by utilizing hierarchical structures and multifunctional interface interactions. The recent developments on the formulation of …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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Gene Therapy in Modern Medicine: Promises and Challenge in Treating Genetic Diseases
Abstract: Gene therapy is a medical approach that focuses on altering or adjusting an individual’s genes to treat or prevent illnesses. The aim is to repair faulty genes or insert new ones into the body to combat diseases. Gene therapy can involve directly introducing modified or new genes into a patient’s cells or altering the genes already present in the patient’s body. This approach shows potential for treating a range of …
Published in International Journal of Genetic Modifications and Recombinations · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 27–32 Read article
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Self-Healing Polymer Nanocomposites: A Comprehensive Review of Design Strategies, Mechanisms, and Emerging Applications
Abstract: Self-healing polymer nanocomposites (SHPNs) are a new class of materials that can autonomously repair themselves to prolong their lifetime and improve their application performance. Herein, we provide a comprehensive overview of the design strategies, healing mechanisms, and emerging applications of SHPNs. Incorporating nanofillers (nanoparticles, nanofibers, and/or nanotubes) into polymer matrices leads to requisite functionalization that significantly enhances mechanical properties and is essential in self-healable products including improved cross-linking, high dispersion, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 281–293 Read article