New Plastic Biodegrades in Seawater, Self-Heals Under Heat
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Researchers have developed a new plastic material that is both stronger and stretchier than current plastics. It can self-heal scratches when warmed, is partially biodegradable and remembers complex shapes that can be restored when heated.
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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/alexbeadlesci on 2023-11-03 13:41:16.

Original Title: Scientists have developed a new biodegradable plastic that is stronger and stretchier than other alternatives and can self-heal under heat exposure. The material is produced by mixing the plastic-type epoxy resin vitrimer with polyrotaxane to negate the brittle nature of vitrimer plastics.