A rapid and efficient self-healing thermo-reversible elastomer crosslinked with graphene oxide

Adv Mater. 2013 Oct 25;25(40):5785-90. doi: 10.1002/adma.201302962. Epub 2013 Aug 15.

Abstract

A self-healing thermo-reversible elastomer is synthesized by cross-linking a hydrogen bonding polymer network with chemically-modified graphene oxide. This nanocomposite allows for both rapid and efficient self-healing (in only several minutes) at room temperature, without the need for any external stimuli (e.g., heating or light exposure), healing agents, plasticizers or solvents.

Keywords: graphene oxide; nanocomposite; self-healing elastomer.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Elastomers / chemistry*
  • Graphite / chemistry*
  • Nanocomposites / chemistry
  • Oxides / chemistry
  • Plasticizers / chemistry
  • Solvents / chemistry
  • Temperature

Substances

  • Elastomers
  • Oxides
  • Plasticizers
  • Solvents
  • Graphite