This work was supported by DARPA.
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Self-Healing Systems Having a Design Stimulated by the Vertebrate Spine†
Article first published online: 12 JUN 2003
DOI: 10.1002/anie.200351010
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Boncheva, M. and Whitesides, G. M. (2003), Self-Healing Systems Having a Design Stimulated by the Vertebrate Spine. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 42: 2644–2647. doi: 10.1002/anie.200351010
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Publication History
- Issue published online: 12 JUN 2003
- Article first published online: 12 JUN 2003
- Manuscript Received: 23 JAN 2003
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Keywords:
- biomimetic;
- materials science;
- mechanical properties;
- self-assembly;
- self-healing
Graphical Abstract
The organization of the vertebrate spine was the source of the concepts used to design self-healing structures. These structures comprise mm-sized beads self-assembled on elastomeric threads and connected by solder joints. The structures spontaneously realign and heal (top) after breaking and dislocation (bottom).