Self-Healing Composite Materials: From Designs to Applications

This book serves as an essential resource for materials scientists and engineers in academia, along with researchers working in various industries such as aerospace, automotive, wind-generation, construction, consumer goods, and marine sectors. It delves into the innovative world of self-healing composites, which are engineered to react to their environment like living organisms, setting them apart from traditional composite materials.

The book covers the manufacturing, design, and characterization of self-healing composites, exploring their morphological, structural, mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties. It begins with a mathematical background before delving into innovative approaches to physical modeling, analysis, and design techniques, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of modern self-healing composites and their commercial applications.

Topics include composite fabrication from polymers, nano oxides, epoxies, and plastics, as well as detailed examples demonstrating how these materials can be utilized. The book also offers insights into a unified approach to these human-friendly, commercially valuable materials, making it an invaluable resource for professionals seeking to advance their knowledge in this field.