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Tough, self-healing rubber developed
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Tough, self-healing rubber developed
Potential applications include more durable tires, wearable electronics, medical devices

Date:
    August 16, 2017
Source:
    Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Summary:
    Imagine a tire that could heal after being punctured or a rubber band that never snapped. Researchers have developed a new type of rubber that is as tough as natural rubber but can also self-heal.
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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/08/170816122342.htm