Smart Passivation Materials with a Microencapsulated Liquid Metal for Self-Healing Conductors
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In this study, autonomic restoration of the electrical conductivity in a mechanically damaged metal (e.g. Cu and Au) conductor was demonstrated. Also self-healing of the conductor in a solar cell was demonstrated successfully. This concept of a self-healing conductor can also be useful for other materials that suffer from mechanical issues during electrochemical reactions, including, electrode materials in fuel cells, water splitting, and catalysis. Beyond self-repairing devices, we envision that our concept can enable microelectronics that generates new circuits along stress-activated pathways, allowing for adaptive circuit architectures and improved circuit redundancy