A new multifunctional composite made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRP) and piezoelectric materials can use vibrations to self-detect tiny cracks. This material could be used in the aerospace, ...

An international team of scientists has developed a self-healing asphalt that can repair its own cracks without the need for human intervention, reducing the prevalence of potholes and extending the ...

Researchers at Shenzhen University have developed a novel self-sensing steel fiber-reinforced polymer composite bar (SFCB) that integrates distributed fiber-optic sensors (DFOS) for real-time ...

A vibration-powered CFRP composite with piezoelectric nanomaterials detects internal cracks via electrical changes, enabling self-powered, wireless structural health monitoring. (Nanowerk News) A new ...