Paper documents self-healing membrane for fuel cell applications. Fuel cells, which offer a cleaner, more efficient alternative to the combustion of gasoline and other fossil fuels, are an important ...

The self-healing membrane contains microcapsules full of Nafion, which burst under stress and plug holes as they form. Kathy F. Atkinson. 2 / 2.

Self-Repairing Membranes for Inflatable Structures Inspired by a Rapid Wound Sealing Process of Climbing Plants. Journal of Bionic Engineering , 2011; 8 (3): 242 DOI: 10.1016/S1672-6529(11)60028-0 ...

But that is not all: these 1.3 micrometer-thick dynamic filters are capable of self-healing. If the membrane tears, the physical equilibrium that holds the micelles together is broken.

Self-healing dynamic membrane Date: June 27, 2012 Source: CNRS (Délégation Paris Michel-Ange) Summary: The market for membranes, porous materials used mainly to filter liquids, is booming.

Title: Capsule Based Healing of Polymer Membranes. Researchers: Jesse Hamilton Sponsors: U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research Development and Engineering Center Collaborators: Triton Systems, Inc.

A self-healing membrane that acts as a reverse filter, blocking small particles and letting large ones through, is the 'straight out of science fiction' work of a team of Penn State mechanical ...

Researchers have developed a self-healing robotic gripper for use in soft robotics that is adaptable, ... The research team investigated the healing performance of the polymer membrane in four ways: ...

Self-healing dynamic membrane. 27 Jun 2012. 1. The market for membranes - porous materials used mainly to filter liquids - is booming. However, their design leaves room for improvement.

Sep 23, 2011: Self-healing membranes - nature shows the way (Nanowerk News) Lianas whose stabilization rings of woody cells heal spontaneously after suffering damage serve as a natural example to ...