Self-healing Materials: Bridging Physics, Chemistry, and Engineering for a Sustainable Future

This book highlights the transformative potential of self-healing materials in addressing global challenges related to sustainability, durability, and efficiency across industries. By bridging the disciplines of physics, chemistry, and engineering, it provides a comprehensive exploration of self-healing mechanisms, material classifications, and cutting-edge applications in energy systems, biomedical devices, and infrastructure. The book also delves into the thermodynamics, kinetics, and biomimetic inspirations driving advancements in this field. With an emphasis on scalability, environmental impact, and future technologies, this resource equips researchers, engineers, and professionals with the knowledge to innovate and implement sustainable solutions. It is an essential guide for those aiming to contribute to a circular economy and design materials for a more resilient and eco-friendly future.

Dr. Peeyush Phogat completed his Ph.D. in Physics from the Department of Physics, Netaji Subhas University of Technology. His research expertise spans the synthesis and characterization of materials with a primary focus on applications in solar energy and energy storage devices, particularly capacitors. He holds a master’s degree specializing in condensed matter physics.

Dr. Shreya Sharma obtained her Ph.D. in Physics from Netaji Subhas University of Technology. Her research centers on the properties of nanomaterials, specifically 2D materials and transition metal dichalcogenides, focusing on renewable energy technologies such as solar cells, supercapacitors, photodetectors, and electrochemical sensing.

Ms. Soumya Rai completed her Master’s degree in Physics in 2024, specializing in 2D material synthesis and nanocomposites for optoelectronic applications. Her research has contributed significantly to advancements in PEC photodetector technology.

Ms. Jahanvi Thakur is currently pursuing her M.Sc. in Physics at Netaji Subhas University of Technology. Her research focuses on nanomaterials, particularly 2D transition metal dichalcogenides, for renewable energy applications. Her work centers on developing highly efficient solar cells, supercapacitors, and photodetectors.