Authors : Kirankumar Betageri; Dr. Adi Nath Mishra

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 4 - April

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25apr2331

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Abstract : This work examines the mechanical characteristics and longevity of self-healing polymers, emphasizing their inherent capacity to self-heal damage without outside assistance. Self-healing polymers offer a novel solution to the problem of materials deteriorating over time due to environmental conditions and operational stresses. These polymers initiate repair mechanisms in response to microdamage, increasing the materials' operational lifespan. Tensile strength, elasticity, toughness, and fatigue resistance are among the critical mechanical properties that are examined in this research because they are important for a variety of applications in structural materials, coatings, and biomedical devices.

Keywords : Self-Healing Polymers, Microdamage, Mechanical Properties, Durability, Polymer.

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