Abstract
Damaged surfaces self-replenish their chemical composition by the spontaneous re-orientation of functional groups chemically bonded to the polymer network. The repair of the surface chemistry leads to the recovery of surface functionality. This self-replenishing approach is suitable to recover many surface-related properties and constitutes a major breakthrough in extending the service life-time of functional materials.
Original language | American English |
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Journal | Advanced Materials |
Volume | 24 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2012 |
Keywords
- Hydrophobic
- Self-Healing
- Self-Replenishing
- Surfaces
DC Disciplines
- Chemistry