Nanotechnology

Got a Scratched Gadget? Self-Propelled Particles to the Rescue

By Edd Gent published 15 March 16

Electronics such as solar panels and flexible gadgets may someday be able to heal their "wounds," thanks to tiny, self-propelled nanoparticles that detect and repair damage.

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