Breakthrough Smart Plastic: Self-Healing, Shape-Shifting, and Stronger than Steel

Texas A&M's self-healing smart plastic is stronger than steel

A carbon-fiber composite based on aromatic thermosetting copolyester (ATSP) can repeatedly heal cracks and recover shape when heated to specific temperatures, while maintaining mechanical integrity over hundreds of load–heal cycles, reports Texas A&M University. According to the research team, this material is several times stronger than steel yet lighter than aluminum. While stronger-than-steel claims pop… The post Texas A&M’s smart plastic is …

Recyclable ATSP Stuns With "broken wings healing mid-flight": Game-Changing Plastic Promises Extreme Durability and Greener Manufacturing Future - Sustainability Times

IN A NUTSHELL 🔬 Researchers developed a new heat-resistant, recyclable plastic that promises to transform industries by extending product lifespans. 🛠️ The plastic, known as Aromatic Thermosetting Copolyester (ATSP), can self-heal and maintain its strength under extreme conditions. 🚀 High-performance industries like aerospace and automotive could benefit from the material’s lightweight and durable properties. 🌱 [...] The post Recyclable ATSP…

Breakthrough smart plastic: Self-healing, shape-shifting, and stronger than steel

College Station, TX (SPX) Aug 13, 2025 Aerospace engineering and materials science researchers at Texas A and M University have uncovered new properties of an ultra-durable, recyclable, smart plastic - paving the way for transformative applications in the defense, aerospace and automotive industries. The breakthrough - funded by the U.S. Department of Defense and published in Macromolecules and the Journal of Composite Material

Carbon-fiber smart plastic: Self-healing, shape-shifting and stronger than steel - Science Tech Updates

Aerospace engineering and materials science researchers at Texas A&M University have uncovered new properties of an ultra-durable, recyclable, smart plastic—paving the way for transformative applications in the defense, aerospace and automotive industries. The research, published in Macromolecules and the Journal of Composite Materials, was led by Dr. Mohammad Naraghi, director of the Nanostructured Materials Lab […] The post Carbon-fiber smart …