Polyfibroblast: A Self-Healing and Galvanic Protection Additive

Abstract

The goal of this project is to develop a primer additive that mimics the self-healing ability of skin by forming a polymer scar across scratches. Designed to work with existing military grade primers, Polyfibroblast consists of microscopic, hollow zinc tubes filled with a moisture-cured polyurethane-urea (MCPU). When scratched, the foaming action of a propellant ejects the resin from the broken tubes and completely fills the crack. No catalysts or curing agents are needed since the polymerization is driven by ambient humidity.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 25, 2013
Accession Number
ADA578561

Entities

People

  • Jason J Benkoski

Organizations

  • Johns Hopkins University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Additives (Chemicals)
  • Adhesion
  • Coatings
  • Curing
  • Field Tests
  • Lessons Learned
  • Materials
  • Microcapsules
  • Military Research
  • Physics
  • Physics Laboratories
  • Plastics
  • Polymers
  • Polyurethanes
  • Propellants
  • Quality Control
  • Rapid Deployment

Readers

  • Nanocomposite Materials Science
  • Occupational Health and Safety.
  • Polymer Science and Engineering.