# Self-Healing Composite Materials This Self-Healing Material was Developed at Penn State By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-05-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfhealing-material References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/self-healing-material-can-even-repair-itself-after-being-cut-in-half-video/) & [news.psu.edu](http://news.psu.edu/photo/410627/2016/05/16/flexible-insulator) This new self-healing material was unveiled by a team of researchers at [Penn State](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lionglass) that has the ability to be cut in half and still be put back together without the need for glues or tools. The material is a nano-composite material that could have a number of modern uses in the technology world from being used to create [wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yarn-battery), to other innovative purposes. The self-healing material was created by a team led by professor Qing Wang and shows the ability to be moved, bent, stretched and flexed. When cut in half, the material can be placed back together and, after a short period of time, will be repaired like new and be ready to be used once again. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Self-healing Materials:** The development of self-healing materials has opened up new opportunities for creating long-lasting products. - **Nano-composite Materials:** The use of nano-composite materials has the potential to revolutionize various industries with its durability and self-healing properties. - **Wearables Technology:** The integration of self-healing materials in wearables technology can provide a more durable and long-lasting product for consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Electronics:** The use of self-healing materials in electronics can lead to longer lasting products and reduced waste in the industry. - **Automotive:** The application of self-healing materials in the automotive industry can help reduce maintenance costs and increase product durability. - **Medical Devices:** The use of self-healing materials in medical devices can increase the lifespan of the products and provide better quality healthcare to patients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Living Printable Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-ink.md) - [AI-Enabled Smart Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-smart-bandages.md) - [Stretchable OLED Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uchicago-stretchable-display.md) - [Connected Monitoring Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wound-bandage.md) - [Adaptable 3D Printing Resins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinting-resin.md) - [Ultra-Flexible Hip Implant Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superelastic-alloy.md) - [UV Protection Developments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfrepairing-uv-tech.md) - [Tunable Insulating Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squid-skin.md) - [Healing Transparent Skin Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psoriasis-prescription-patches.md)