China Plastics ›› 2025, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (7): 148-156.DOI: 10.19491/j.issn.1001-9278.2025.07.022

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Research progress in self⁃healing polymer materials in medical field

DONG Shengye, CHEN Xinggang(), WANG Qihao, YAO Yu, LI Ruoxuan, CHANG Jiabin, SONG Jiacheng   

  1. School of Materials Science and Engineering,North China University of Science and Technology,Tangshan 063210,China
  • Received:2024-08-19 Online:2025-07-26 Published:2025-07-22

Abstract:

Self⁃healing polymer materials, capable of autonomously repairing minor damage, have gained significant attention in medical applications. However, their performance in diverse service scenarios remains limited. This review systematically classified self⁃healing polymer materials and critically analyzes current research progress, focusing on key performance metrics including mechanical strength, toughness, and durability. Their medical applications in wound healing, drug delivery systems, bone tissue engineering, and biomedical coatings were comprehensively examined. Finally, current challenges and future development directions were discussed, providing insights for the design of next⁃generation self⁃healing polymers with enhanced clinical applicability.

Key words: self?healing polymer materials, durability, medical application, self?healing

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