Self-repairing aircraft could revolutionize aviation safety

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No hollow achievement: hollow glass fibres embedded in carbon fibre reinforced plastic could be the key to safer flying. Photo by EPSRC
No hollow achievement: hollow glass fibres embedded in carbon fibre reinforced plastic could be the key to safer flying. Photo by EPSRC

A new technique that mimics healing processes found in nature could enable damaged aircraft to mend themselves automatically, even during a flight.


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