Uncompromised reinforcement: polysiloxane with 100% room-temperature self-healing and antifouling

Materials Horizons 2026 Open access

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Authors: Haoran Li, Yuheng Chen, Yan‐Chao Wu, Huimin Qi, H. B. Li, Ga Zhang
DOI: 10.1039/d6mh00122j
Cited by: 1
References: 43

Abstract

, completely avoiding microbial adhesion. This synergistic design achieves a trinity of functions of mechanical reinforcement, efficient self-healing and antifouling, providing a new idea for intelligent antifouling polysiloxane materials.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Polymer composites and self-healing Marine Biology and Environmental Chemistry Graphene and Nanomaterials Applications

Publication details

Journal / source
Materials Horizons
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
13
Issue
9
Pages
4559–4568
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN