(Nanowerk News) Skin-like polymeric coatings are applied to the surfaces of automobiles, ships, and buildings to protect them from the external environment. As it is difficult to determine whether the ...

Finding scratches in your car is definitely a headache, and for some, it would be considered a nightmare because they would be hurting their wallets just to make their cars immaculate once again.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Researchers have found a way to make ultrathin surface coatings robust enough to survive scratches and dings. The new material, developed by merging thin-film and self-healing ...

Pesky scratches from fellow drivers (who don’t always leave a note) could become a thing of the past: Scientists created a new material that heals itself within 30 minutes when exposed to sunlight. If ...

What are Self-Healing Materials? Self-healing materials are a class of advanced materials that have the ability to autonomously repair damage and restore their original properties without external ...

Smartphone displays capable of healing scratches or cracks have long been a staple of science fiction stories. However, a recent report from analyst firm CCS Insight suggests that this concept might ...