Resurrection Structure: New Generation of Bio-Inspired Nanocomposites and Laminates

Drawing inspiration from nature’s remarkable self-healing prowess, this chapter explores the development of a revolutionary class of bio-inspired nanocomposites and laminates. These advanced materials hold immense potential for applications requiring self-repair functionality. The chapter explores into the design and engineering of bio-based components embedded within the nanocomposites. These components mimic the sophisticated self-healing mechanisms observed in biological systems, enabling the material to autonomously repair damage. The laminates are meticulously crafted to facilitate self-healing at the critical interfaces between distinct layers. This synergistic approach, combining biomimetic components and strategic laminate design, is anticipated to yield a new generation of materials boasting exceptional self-healing properties. The chapter offers a comprehensive overview of the cutting-edge advancements related to self-healing composites. It sheds light on the promising applications of shape memory alloys and shape memory polymers when incorporated into composites reinforced with advanced carbon nanotubes (CNTs). These composites exhibit remarkable self-healing capabilities.