Self-healing Sensor in Action (IMAGE)

North Carolina State University

Self-healing Sensor in Action

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The top image shows the polymer filament connecting the glass fibers in the sensor. The middle image shows where the filament has snapped off. The bottom image shows where the resin has rushed into the gap, been exposed to UV light and reconnected the filament -- effectively repairing itself.

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Dr. Kara Peters, North Carolina State University

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