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ABSTRACT
This study presents a focused investigation into development of high-performance self-healing graphene polymer composites targeted for critical applications in aerospace, automotive, and electronics sectors. The research emphasizes strategic integration of bioinspired approaches and multi-material systems to enhance autonomous repair capabilities of these composites. Specifically, bioinspired strategies are employed to mimic natural healing processes, while multi-material systems combine graphene with tailored polymers and nanoparticles to achieve superior mechanical strength and facilitate the incorporation of customized functionalities within the composite. The incorporation of stimuli-responsive agents within the graphene composite matrix enables rapid and efficient self-healing upon damage. Advanced characterization techniques, including in-situ microscopy and spectroscopy, are employed to gain a deeper understanding of underlying self-healing mechanisms, guiding development of significantly more resilient graphene composites. Additionally, the study addresses critical challenges associated with scalability, durability, and cost-effectiveness, paving way for wider industrial adoption. Real-world applications, such as self-repairing aircraft components and self-healing electronic circuits, are presented to demonstrate substantial market potential and societal benefits of these advanced materials. By leveraging bioinspired design principles and integrating multi-material systems, this research offers a significant contribution to advancement of self-healing graphene polymer composites, promising smarter, more robust, and ultimately more reliable materials for various high-performance applications.
HIGHLIGHTS
Enhanced self-healing in graphene composites for aerospace, automotive, and electronics.
Stimuli-responsive agents enable rapid healing, nanoscale structuring boosts strength.
In-situ microscopy unveils healing mechanisms; improves composite reliability.
Improved properties: mechanical, electrical, thermal, in graphene-based materials.
Focus on scalability, durability, cost for broader industrial use; real-world applications showcase potential.
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Author contributions
The author prepared all the conception, carrying out measurements and manuscript composition.
Data and code availability
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Supplementary material
Supplemental data for this article can be accessed online at https://doi.org/10.1080/25740881.2024.2365282
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Maziyar Sabet
Maziyar Sabet was born in Iran in 1969. He received his B.Sc., MSc., and his first Ph.D. degree from the Sharif University of Technology in 1994, 1996, and 2001, respectively from Iran, and his second PhD degree from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia in 2010. He has been working in Iran as an industrial engineer and academic lecturer from 1996 to 2006 then he continued his academic job as a senior lecturer at different universities in Malaysia such as UTM, UiTM, and UTP from 2007 to 2014. Now, he is a senior assistant professor (Associate Professor) in the Petroleum and Chemical Engineering Program at Universiti Teknologi Brunei. His research interests are specifically in Polymer Engineering, Flame retardant materials, composites, and the application of polymer in Enhanced oil recovery. During of years 2010-current he has been collaborating with several universities and research centers, nationally and internationally.