Tuning hard phase towards synergistic improvement of toughness and self-healing ability of poly(urethane urea) by dual chain extenders and coordinative bonds
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2020.124583
Abstract: Abstract It is challenging to simultaneously improve the toughness and self-healing ability of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) due to mutually exclusive dependence on chain motion and hard phase. In this work, a novel poly(urethane urea) (PUU)… read more here.
Keywords: toughness self; self; coordinative bonds; healing ability ... See more keywords
Dual physically crosslinked double network hydrogels with high toughness and self-healing properties.
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DOI: 10.1039/c6sm02567f
Abstract: Toughness and self-healing properties are desirable characteristics in engineered hydrogels used for many practical applications. However, it is still challenging to develop hydrogels exhibiting both of these attractive properties in a single material. In this… read more here.
Keywords: recovery; network; toughness self; fe3 ... See more keywords
Exploring the Relationship Between Mental Toughness and Self-Compassion in the Context of Sport Injury.
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DOI: 10.1123/jsr.2022-0100
Abstract: Helping athletes cope effectively with injury is likely of great interest to many sport stakeholders. Mental toughness is one psychological factor positively associated with resilience and sport performance, though stubborn persistence through injury might not… read more here.
Keywords: toughness self; self compassion; mental toughness;