Strong and Self-Healing Ion Gels (IMAGE)

Yokohama National University

Strong and Self-Healing Ion Gels

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The ion gel exhibits fast self-healing ability at room temperature by reforming hydrogen bonds at the damaged surface. The fracture stress of the ion gel after healing 3 h is comparable to that of the pristine ion gel.

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Yokohama National University

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