Electrically Functional Self‐Healing Polymers: Design, Assessment, and Progress

Abstract

Abstract Self‐healing is a natural characteristic observed in organisms capable of repairing themselves following mechanical damage. Inspired by this attractive feature, researchers have developed self‐healing polymers with various functionalities to create advanced self‐healing devices that offer substantially enhanced durability and longevity. This paper provides an overview of self‐healing polymers and their assessment methods, followed by the design strategy for electrically functional self‐healing polymers, with a particular focus on the latest research findings. Finally, the paper discusses future prospects and challenges in this field.

Keywords

• conductors
• dielectrics
• electrical properties
• electronic devices
• polymers
• self‐healing polymers