The aim is to develop nanoparticles that facilitate self-healing through unique interactions.
Design of imidazole/urethane-functionalized silsesquioxane nanoparticles
Utilization of Zn–imidazole coordination and hydrogen bonds for healing
Achieved rapid self-healing in hybrids
Demonstrated effectiveness of dual noncovalent networks
Abstract
This study presents the design of imidazole/urethane-functionalized silsesquioxane nanoparticles (SQNPs) that enable rapid self-healing through dynamic Zn–imidazole coordination and hydrogen bonds.