Phys.org October 12, 2018
Researchers in Japan have created a polymer gel, called the ion gel, by combining two materials, one is repelled by ionic liquids while the other bonds with hydrogen to form a diblock copolymer. The combination of the liquid salts and the diblock copolymer material resulted in a final micellar structure. Hydrogen bonding is reversible and contributes to a material’s ability to self-heal which can be completed within a few hours. The material has applications in flexible electronics…read more. TECHNICAL ARTICLEÂ
The ion gel exhibits fast self-healing ability at room temperature by reforming hydrogen bonds at the damaged surface. Credit: Yokohama National University