Abstract
By incorporating 3D microvascular networks containing a two-part reactive chemistry within a fiber-reinforced composite, continuous cycles of self-healing after interlaminar delamination are achieved. An interpenetrating vasculature shows improved in situ fluid mixing over segregated microchannels, resulting in full recovery (>100%) of mode-I fracture resistance.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 4302-4308 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Advanced Materials |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 25 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 2014 |
Keywords
- delamination
- fiber-reinforced composites
- microvascular
- self-healing
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Materials Science
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering