The BBC reported today that in the near
future, self-healing materials may make the cracked smartphone screen a thing of
the past!
In 2002 a study led by Scott White from the
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign saw huge leaps and bounds in the development of
this field. The study infused a plastic-like poymer with microscopic capsules
containing a liquid agent. When the material was cracked open, the capsules
ruptured, releasing the healing agent. When the agent made contact with a
catalyst embedded in the material, a chemical reaction bonded the two faces of
the cracks together, recovering up to 75% of the polymers original toughness.
The development of this technology could
not only mean terrific improvements in the technology available to the
military, but also to the humble smartphone user like you or I!
However, before you get too excited, the technology is not
available in smartphones just yet- so if you want to protect your smartphone screen from cracks and
scrapes, it is probably best to invest in a protective cover such as the Fenice PRADA Black iphone case. This
case fits securely onto your iphone and its robust yet stylish design is
versatile enough to use everyday. It also comes in several different colours to
suit your style or mood- now you can’t say that about a self-healing screen!
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