Materials science: The gift of healing

Justin L. Mynar; Takuzo Aida

doi:10.1038/451895a

Materials science: The gift of healing

Justin L. Mynar^*, Takuzo Aida

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Abstract

Synthesis of a rubber-like material that can be recycled might not seem exciting. But one that can also repeatedly repair itself at room temperature, without adhesives, really stretches the imagination.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	895-896
Number of pages	2
Journal	NATURE
Volume	451
Issue number	7181
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/451895a
State	Published - Feb 21 2008
Externally published	Yes

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