How do self-healing materials work?

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Self-healing materials are a fascinating area of study where scientists are developing substances that can repair themselves after being damaged. These materials mimic the natural healing processes found in living organisms.

They work by using clever tricks, like embedding tiny capsules filled with healing agents or triggering chemical reactions when damage occurs. Essentially, they’re like smart materials that can fix themselves without any outside help.

This technology has the potential to make all sorts of things stronger and more durable, from everyday objects to advanced technologies.

But how do they work you ask?

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exothermic reactions?

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these are reactions where energy is given out, as opposed to endothermic reactions where energy is consumed in the reaction process.

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these new kinds of materials are so intriguing! recently i watched a video on a substance that made u waterproof and it was so cool

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Wow self-healing materials sound like something out of a sci-fi movie