Self-Healing Organogel Stretches 46x its Size and Repairs Itself

Scientists in Taiwan have created a self-healing organogel that can stretch up to 46 times its original length. Even when broken, it repairs itself completely within 10 minutes at room temperature. This remarkable material combines covalently linked cellulose nanocrystals and modified mechanically interlocked molecules (MIMs) acting as artificial muscles. These muscles make the gel responsive to external forces, changing color from orange to blue depending on its state. Its self-healing and color-changing properties show promise for applications in flexible electronics, soft robotics, and anti-counterfeiting.