What Is Self Healing?
Self healing is a process whereby the patient takes control of their health, aided by their own inbuilt healing abilities. It can be a beneficial technique as it can help to speed up recovery, reduce stress and improve overall health. The major benefit is that the person undergoing self healing does not have to seek the assistance of a medical professional. Intrinsic vs extrinsicWhen designing intrinsic self healing polymers, it is important to pay attention to the polymer network structure. The structural changes in the network will influence the physical properties of the material, including its mechanical and thermal properties.