Polymers 'battered' with nanoparticles could create self healing paints and clever packaging
Monday, November 24, 2008 - 10:14
in Physics & Chemistry
Research chemists at the University of Warwick have devised an elegant process which simply and cheaply covers small particles of polymer with a layer of silica-based nanoparticles. The final result provides a highly versatile material that can be used to create a range of high performance materials such as: self healing paints, and clever packaging that can be tailored to let precise levels of water, air or both pass in a particular direction.
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