Solvent-Promoted Self-Healing Epoxy Materials

Authors: Mary M. Caruso, David A. Delafuente, Victor Ho, Nancy R. Sottos, Jeffrey S. Moore, Scott R. White - Macromolecules 2007 cited by 294

Introduction. Epoxy-based thermosets are used in a large variety of structural composites for various applications includ-ing aerospace, automotive, and electronics among others.1 These materials experience stresses through normal use, which can lead to cracking of the epoxy resin.2 Microcracks are often