Aeronautical engineering - structural dynamics and aeroelasticity

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SELF - HEALING MATERIALS Group 15 Many things in everyday life break… 2 What is a self -healing material? How do they work? Applications Future of self -healing materials Conclusions 3 1 2 3 4 5 What is a self - healing material? Credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5YO3SY6W2E 4 1 How do they work? Biomimesis : The concept takes inspiration from living creatures that can heal injuries 5 2 Applications Spacecraft and aircraft To increase lifetime, or repair damage from foreign debris Protec tive coatings Repair car scratches Shock absorbing materials Bullet -proof vests for military crew Asphalt Cracks due to the cold can be closed E-skins Placed on prosthetic limbs for self -repair, to simulate real skin 6 3 2 4 2008 Arkema Reverlink ® self -healing rubber was invented* 2011 I ntroduction of self - healing concept for composite materials 2001 First self -healing polymers * 2012, 2015 Studies about the self - healing property in metals Future of self - healing materials 7 1990s Self -healing theories started to be developed • Rapid healing time • Reduced cost • Eco -friendliness • Biocompatibility * Nature journal 3 4 5 Conclusions The usage of self -healing materials • Still requires lots of research • Allows reusability • Will increasingly affect our daily lives 8 Everything takes inspiration from the human body that is the perfect machine. 4 5 Thank you for your attention!