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[Time_Traveller]

The development of self-healing materials has surged forward as scientists have taken inspiration from biological systems.

From http://www.bbc.co.uk...onment-15096393

Wish i could see how the self-healing materials work?

[Logically Irrational]

As this advances, it will be cool to see just how much damage can be fixed in one fair sweep. I'm picturing giant holes in planes fixed mid-flight.

[Caiman]

Definitely one of those technologies that looks like it could come right out of science fiction. You could build all sorts of secure containers with integrated self-repair, I suppose. Though talking of aircraft, you have to wonder how much extra weight such a system would add and whether it would pay off versus the risk it's their to protect from. Nanobots might fulfil these functions soon enough too.

[eacao]

self-healing spacecraft

[Alric]

There was just an article the other day about building a ton of solar panels on the moon, but people were worried about how you would repair it. Well here you go! Also it would be greatly suited to anything in space that might be hit by miniature meteorites and stuff, or used in a space elevator that might take a lot of wear and tear. In fact its great for anything that takes a lot of wear. Things like boats and stuff in water. If you have the out layer rust but it is replaced and healed that would be great, especially with all the anti rust technology we already have(which can be pretty good).