Imagine a material cracking—now imagine what happens if there are small inclusions in the material. Do they create an ...

Even the strongest crack under pressure, a problem materials scientists have long been grappling with. For instance, carbon-derived materials like graphene are among the strongest on Earth, but once ...

A new multifunctional composite made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRP) and piezoelectric materials can use vibrations to self-detect tiny cracks. This material could be used in the aerospace, ...

The last time you dropped a favorite mug or sat on your glasses, you may have been too preoccupied to take much notice of the intricate pattern of cracks that appeared in the broken object. But ...

HIRATSUKA, Japan—Yokohama Rubber Co. (YRC) has developed a "highly crack-resistant" rubber material, made from nanoparticle-based polymers, which does not require additives such as organic solvents ...

Self-healing materials can autonomously repair damage and make bridges, roads, and aircraft more durable and sustainable.

Intricate crack patterns often emerge when objects break, but the patterns go unnoticed in everyday life. However, John Kolinski and his group at the Laboratory of Engineering Mechanics of Soft ...