title: Self-healing graphene-based composites with sensing capabilities.
abstract: A self-healing composite is fabricated by confining a supramolecular polymer in a graphene network. The network provides electrical conductivity. Upon damage, the polymer is released and flows to reform the material. Healing is repeatable and autonomous. The composite is sensitive to pressure and flexion and recovers its mechanical and electrical properties even when rejoining cut surfaces after long exposure times.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Advanced Structural Ceramics, Department of Materials, Imperial College of London, London, SW7 2AZ, UK.
authors.forename: Eleonora
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: D'Elia
authors.affiliation: The School of Materials, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK.
authors.forename: Suelen
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Barg
authors.affiliation: Centre for Advanced Structural Ceramics, Department of Materials, Imperial College of London, London, SW7 2AZ, UK.
authors.forename: Na
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Ni
authors.affiliation: Centre for Advanced Structural Ceramics, Department of Materials, Imperial College of London, London, SW7 2AZ, UK.
authors.forename: Victoria G
authors.initials: VG
authors.lastname: Rocha
authors.affiliation: Centre for Advanced Structural Ceramics, Department of Materials, Imperial College of London, London, SW7 2AZ, UK.
authors.forename: Eduardo
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Saiz
keywords: composites; graphene; self-healing; sensing; supramolecular polymers