@inproceedings{94c86c374fb74d38aade09eaa918026b,
title = "N-situ self-healing via microvascular networks",
abstract = "In the current work, we explore the interaction of cracks with a microvascular network of channels 200 μm in diameter, and the ability to repeatedly heal the damaged network in-situ. A testing protocol based on the double cleavage drilled compression (DCDC) fracture specimen geometry is adopted to induce stable crack growth through a microvascular network containing the sequestered components of a two-part epoxy system. When released into the crack plane, the two components mix and cure, forming a bond between the crack faces. We demonstrate the ability to recover over 100% of the virgin fracture toughness in a thermosetting epoxy matrix and to repeat recovery for as many as 14 healing cycles.",
author = "Hamilton, {Andrew R.} and Sottos, {Nancy R.} and White, {Scott R.}",
year = "2009",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9781615671892",
series = "Society for Experimental Mechanics - SEM Annual Conference and Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics 2009",
pages = "326--327",
booktitle = "Society for Experimental Mechanics - SEM Annual Conference and Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics 2009",
note = "SEM Annual Conference and Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics 2009 ; Conference date: 01-06-2009 Through 04-06-2009",
}