title: Mechanically Robust and Self-Healable Superlattice Nanocomposites by Self-Assembly of Single-Component "Sticky" Polymer-Grafted Nanoparticles.
abstract: A simple, scalable synthesis of mechanically robust and self-healable superlattice nanocomposites is achieved through self-assembly of single-component "sticky" polymer-grafted nanoparticles. The multi-valent hydrogen-bonding interactions between the nanoparticles provide strong cohesive energy, binding the nanoparticles into strong and tough materials. Furthermore, the dynamic hydrogen-bonding interactions afford the formation of highly dynamic, self-healing, and mechanochromic nanocomposite materials in the bulk.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, 1102 Natural Sciences 2, University of California, Irvine, CA, 92697, USA.
authors.forename: Gregory A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Williams
authors.affiliation: Institute for Materials Chemistry and Engineering, Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka, 819-0395, Japan.
authors.forename: Ryohei
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ishige
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, 1102 Natural Sciences 2, University of California, Irvine, CA, 92697, USA.
authors.forename: Olivia R
authors.initials: OR
authors.lastname: Cromwell
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, 1102 Natural Sciences 2, University of California, Irvine, CA, 92697, USA.
authors.forename: Jaeyoon
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Chung
authors.affiliation: Institute for Materials Chemistry and Engineering, Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka, 819-0395, Japan.
authors.forename: Atsushi
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Takahara
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, 1102 Natural Sciences 2, University of California, Irvine, CA, 92697, USA.
authors.forename: Zhibin
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Guan
keywords: mechanical properties; mechanochromic; self-healing; superlattice nanocomposites; supramolecular interactions