Autonomous self-healing sealant (IMAGE)

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Autonomous self-healing sealant

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ORNL researchers produced self-healable and highly adhesive elastomers, proving they self-repair in ambient conditions and underwater. This project garnered a 2021 R&D 100 Award.

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ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy

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