Visible Light Responsive Self-Healing Polyurea Elastomers Driven by Dynamic Coordination for Underwater and Low-Temperature Applications

Key Points

• The research aims to create polymeric materials that can self-heal when exposed to visible light, even in harsh environments.
• Developed polyurea elastomers with visible light responsiveness.
• Tested self-healing capabilities underwater and in low-temperature scenarios.
• Assessed material performance through dynamic coordination.
• New elastomers demonstrated effective self-healing when exposed to visible light.
• Materials maintained integrity and function under extreme conditions.