Improved pressurized burst testing of ballistic self-healing in ionomers

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The role of clusters on the healing efficiency of a modified Zn based ionomer

Poly(ethylene-co-methacrylic acid) (EMAA) ionomers have shown healing capabilities in both ballistic and static tests. In previous studies it was shown that the degree of crosslinking (clusters) affects (positively or negatively) the healing under impact tests. Moreover, it has also been reported that the modification of the ionomers by...

The role of clusters on the healing efficiency of a modified Zn based ionomer

Poly(ethylene-co-methacrylic acid) (EMAA) ionomers have shown healing capabilities in both ballistic and static tests. In previous studies it was shown that the degree of crosslinking (clusters) affects (positively or negatively) the healing under impact tests. Moreover, it has also been reported that the modification of the ionomers by...

Effects of Na neutralization level on the SH behaviour after ballistic tests of EMAA based ionomers

Ethylene-co-methacrylic acid (EMAA) based ionomers have thermo-mechanical properties strongly dependent on neutralization level of acid groups. Research revealed also how these materials are able to heal after ballistic impacts. In order to better understand the role of neutralization level on the Self-Healing (SH) behaviour, mechanical and...

Hypervelocity impact and outgassing tests on ethylene-co-methacrylic acid ionomers for space applications

The ability of a material to self-repair is particularly important in remote or hostile environment applications, where an external intervention is nearly impossible. For example, the development of self-healing (SH) materials for space applications could dramatically improve spacecraft performances and liability, with significant enhancement of...

Self-Healing of CFRP Composite T-joints

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Ionic aging and the shelf-life of ballistic self-healing in ionomers

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