Self-Healing Materials 2025-2035: Technologies, Applications, and Players

Autonomous intrinsic and extrinsic self-healing mechanisms, material design, applications (concrete, polymers, tires, energy storage) and key market players

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This report gives an in-depth third-party assessment of the technological and commercial progress of self-healing materials. Coverage of 20+ application areas including consideration of technology readiness level (TRL) is given. IDTechEx provides technological analysis, identifies growth opportunities and potential pain points, and offers an independent outlook for the commercialization of self-healing materials.
 
The demand for materials that can recover from damage continues to grow hand-in-hand with global industrialization, across a range of sectors. Self-healing materials, which have the ability to repair physical damage, represent an opportunity for disruptive innovation in terms of how materials are designed when the longevity and reliability of materials are considered. The self-healing materials market could be set for exponential growth, with an almost boundless total addressable market. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of current market trends, key players, and emerging applications, offering actionable insights for stakeholders looking to capitalize on this transformative technology.
 
Self-Healing Materials
The majority of solid materials can experience self-healing in one form or another, particularly through creep, or material flow, over long periods of time. While biological entities also readily self-heal, this report covers inanimate materials that will heal damage, either due to inherent properties or specific design.
 
The degree of autonomy with which materials self-heal is of critical importance when discussing this topic. One of the major cost savings associated with self-healing materials is the reduction in losses deriving from maintenance and system downtimes. Autonomous self-healing occurs when the healing is activated directly by the damage event, and various approaches are discussed in the report including microcapsules, vascular systems and embedded bacteria. Non-autonomous healing is activated by an external trigger such as human influence or ambient conditions such as heat, light, or magnetic field. Optimizing non-autonomous healing approaches to activate with readily available, ambient conditions is one of the key hurdles to overcome in the commercialization of self-healing materials. This pain point, and others, are detailed in the market report.
 
Segmentation of self-healing mechanisms by degree of autonomy
 
Self-Healing Mechanisms
There are three primary methods by which physical self-healing occurs: extrinsic microcapsules, extrinsic vascular networks and intrinsic. The healing mechanisms, material considerations and trade-offs of each method are detailed in the report.
 
In the microcapsules approach, capsules are embedded in the host material, and ruptured by the damage event, releasing reactive material into the crack. The following reaction can be triggered by exposure to air, moisture, carbon dioxide or by the combination of two separate components that are held in various capsules. The reaction will form a material to fill the crack. The vascular approach is similar to that seen for microcapsules. A vascular network is embedded in the host material, capable of supplying reactants to the damage event site to form a new material to fill the crack. Hybrid approaches are emerging, using both extrinsic methodologies to self-healing.
 
Intrinsic self-healing leverages a certain property of the host material leading to healing of the damage, such as polymer creep into the damage site. This category can be extended to include non-automatic forms that require an external trigger such as applying heat, electric current, or UV light. Many mechanisms for intrinsic self-healing are covered in this research report, including the repair of damage via hydrogen bonding, thermally reversible reactions, the use of ionomeric materials or molecular diffusion/entanglement.
 
Schematic representation of physical self-healing mechanisms
 
Market Assessment
This IDTechEx report examines the latest developments in self-healing materials, highlighting both academic breakthroughs and commercial prospects. Insights from our independent third-party research showcase the diverse technologies driving innovation in this field, including intrinsic and extrinsic healing mechanisms, autonomous and non-autonomous healing, and bio-inspired materials. The report also explores the challenges of scaling these materials for mass production, addressing potential obstacles related to cost, performance, and integration with existing systems. Key application areas for early adoption include construction materials, bulk polymers, tires, paints and coatings.
 
Self-healing concrete offers a high-volume route to market for self-healing materials, with biological approaches leading the way. The initial increase in cost could be accounted for when life-cycle costs such as maintenance and replacement are considered.
 
Self-healing tires, also known as self-sealing tires, are readily available on the market, with offerings from the majority of the leading global players. Capable of reducing the effect of punctures, technological challenges remain, however alternative solutions are being explored. This application serves to highlight the convenience factor of self-healing materials, a major selling point.
 
A range of emerging applications exist for self-healing materials beyond those discussed in the principal chapters of the report. The majority are at an early TRL stage but are beginning to emerge from the lab. From energy storage devices to sensors and robotics, these applications represent significant growth opportunity in the field of self-healing materials through a disruptive innovation approach to material design. IDTechEx provides an insight into the demands and drivers for self-healing materials in these emerging spaces.
 
Self-Healing Materials 2025-2035: Technologies, Applications & Players provides a definitive assessment of this market. IDTechEx has an extensive history in the field of advanced materials and their technical analysts and independent assessment brings the reader unbiased outlooks, technology comparisons, and player analysis on this early stage but highly promising industry.
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1.EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1.Report Overview
1.2.Why are self-healing materials required?
1.3.The various degrees of self-healing
1.4.Overview of self-healing mechanisms
1.5.Physical self-healing mechanisms
1.6.Material considerations for microcapsule-based extrinsic self-healing
1.7.Intrinsic self-healing mechanisms
1.8.TRL of self-healing materials
1.9.Self-healing concrete
1.10.Self-healing concrete (II)
1.11.Self-healing asphalt
1.12.Self-healing elastomers
1.13.Self-healing tires
1.14.Self-healing coatings
1.15.Overview of other self-healing materials
1.16.EU funding for self-healing projects
1.17.Analyst verdict and outlook for self-healing materials
1.18.Access More With an IDTechEx Subscription
2.INTRODUCTION
2.1.Introduction to self-healing materials
2.2.Why now?
2.3.Potential application areas
2.4.EU funding for self-healing projects
2.5.Types of self-healing segmented by material and process
2.6.Spectrum of self-healing capabilities
3.SELF-HEALING MECHANISMS
3.1.1.Introduction to self-healing mechanisms
3.1.2.Viscous creep as a healing process
3.1.3.Biomimetics - Taking inspiration from nature
3.1.4.Overview of physical self-healing mechanisms
3.1.5.Hybrid approach to extrinsic self healing: Microcapsules and vascular
3.1.6.The need for nanomaterials
3.2.Extrinsic self-healing
3.2.1.Microcapsule based extrinsic self-healing overview
3.2.2.Material considerations for microcapsule self-healing
3.2.3.Manufacturing microcapsules
3.2.4.Example of microcapsule based self-healing for drug delivery
3.2.5.Analysis of microcapsule based extrinsic self-healing
3.2.6.Vascular based extrinsic self-healing
3.3.Intrinsic self-healing
3.3.1.Overview of intrinsic self-healing
3.3.2.Intrinsic self-healing: Ionomers
3.3.3.Intrinsic self-healing: Supramolecular bonding
3.3.4.Intrinsic self-healing: Diels-Alder
3.3.5.Example of DA intrinsic self-healing for epoxy-amine coatings
3.3.6.Analysis of intrinsic self-healing
3.4.Shape memory assisted self- healing (SMASH)
3.4.1.Introduction to shape memory alloys and polymers
3.4.2.Shape memory assisted self-healing (SMASH) with polymers
3.4.3.Promising materials for SMASH
4.CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
4.1.1.Introduction to concrete
4.1.2.Cement is the main component of concrete
4.1.3.Clinkering manufacturing process
4.1.4.Cement demand will continue to increase
4.1.5.Key players in the cement industry
4.2.The drive towards green cement
4.2.1.Why cement decarbonization needs immediate action
4.2.2.Technologies for cement decarbonization introduction
4.2.3.The most favourable decarbonization technologies will vary by region
4.2.4.Voluntary demand for green cement: Private sector
4.2.5.Methods for stimulating demand for low-carbon cement
4.3.Self-healing concrete
4.3.1.Introduction to self-healing concrete
4.3.2.Failure of concrete - formation of microcracks
4.3.3.An ancient approach - Roman concrete
4.3.4.Self-healing of Roman concrete - Pozzolanic reaction
4.3.5.Self-healing geopolymer concrete
4.3.6.Biological approaches lead the way for self-healing concrete
4.4.Bio-based self-healing concrete: Technology & Players
4.4.1.Basilisk
4.4.2.Basilisk operate a distributor model
4.4.3.Basilisk Global Distributors
4.4.4.Bacteria coated-fibers
4.4.5.Reshealience Project
4.4.6.Saint Gobain acquires GCP Applied Technologies
4.4.7.Saint Gobain concrete and asphalt solutions
4.4.8.BASF exit the market - Master Builders Solutions
4.4.9.Academic research: Biobased self-healing concrete
4.4.10.Outlook for self-healing concrete
4.5.Self-healing asphalt
4.5.1.Introduction to self-healing asphalt
4.5.2.Epion - Induction Healing
4.5.3.Patents from academic research
4.6.Other advanced additives for concrete & asphalt
4.6.1.Nanocarbons in concrete and asphalt
4.6.2.CNTs in concrete & asphalt
4.6.3.Graphene in concrete & asphalt: Research and demonstrations
4.6.4.Increasing commercial activity for graphene in concrete
4.6.5.Summary for carbon materials in concrete & asphalt
5.BULK POLYMERS, ELASTOMERS, TIRES, FRPS
5.1.1.Damage to bulk polymers
5.1.2.Overview of self-healing mechanisms for polymers
5.2.Self-healing polymers
5.2.1.Intrinsic self-healing of bulk polymers
5.2.2.Covalent-based intrinsic self-healing
5.2.3.Self-healing polypeptides
5.2.4.Reversible crosslinkers
5.2.5.Rapid polymerisation
5.2.6.Examples of self-healing polymer products (PVC)
5.3.Elastomers & Tires
5.3.1.Intro to elastomers
5.3.2.Self-healing elastomers progress to 4th generation
5.3.3.Intrinsic healing of elastomers
5.3.4.Self-healing tires: A temporary fix
5.3.5.Michelin: Selfseal
5.3.6.Continental: ContiSeal
5.3.7.Hankook: Sealguard
5.3.8.Pirelli: Seal Inside
5.3.9.Kejian: Butyl rubber mechanism
5.3.10.Bridgestone to develop novel solution
5.3.11.Outlook for self-healing tires
5.4.FRPs
5.4.1.Intro to self-healing fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs)
5.4.2.Typical FRPs seen in industry
5.4.3.Challenges with introducing self-healing capabilities to FRPs
5.4.4.Utilising hollow fibers
6.COATINGS & PAINTS
6.1.Self-healing scratch-resistant coatings
6.2.Lamborghini concept: Terzo Millenio
6.3.Paint protection film
6.4.Premium Shield
6.5.SunTek
6.6.Grafityp
6.7.Feynlab
6.8.A solar route to self healing coatings
6.9.Anti-corrosion coatings
6.10.Material considerations for self-healing anti-corrosion coatings
6.11.Silica gel leads the way
6.12.Research into self-healing polymeric anti-corrosion surfaces
6.13.Concerns for corrosion inhibitors
6.14.Anti-fouling film and paint
6.15.Marine applications is a key market for anti-fouling properties
6.16.Outlook for self-healing coatings
7.OTHER
7.1.1.Other applications for self-healing materials are low TRL
7.2.Energy Storage
7.2.1.Opportunity in electronic, electrochemical and electrical components
7.2.2.Self-healing membranes are of interest
7.2.3.Fuel cell membranes
7.2.4.The concern with PFAS fuel cell membranes
7.2.5.Self-healing fuel cell membranes
7.2.6.The need for self-healing polymers in lithium-based batteries
7.2.7.Healing BAT
7.2.8.Self-healing polymers for silicon anodes
7.2.9.Intrinsic self-healing PDMS elastomer for battery electrodes
7.2.10.Introduction to self-healing electrolytes
7.2.11.Solid-state electrolytes in batteries
7.2.12.Self-healing polymers for electrolytes
7.2.13.Self-healing capacitors
7.2.14.BorgWarner: Self-healing polymer capacitors
7.2.15.Self-healing tantalum capacitors
7.3.Sensors
7.3.1.Introduction to transistors
7.3.2.Polymeric transistors and sensors
7.3.3.Self-healing sensors overview
7.3.4.Self-healing transistors for skin electronics
7.3.5.Self-healing optomechanical sensors
7.3.6.Self-healing multifunctional sensors
7.4.Advanced Materials
7.4.1.Self-healing conductive inks
7.4.2.Self-healing optical and photonic materials
7.4.3.Self-healing ceramics
7.4.4.Introduction to metamaterials
7.4.5.The need for self-healing for metamaterials
7.5.Robotics
7.5.1.Self-healing soft robotics
7.5.2.SHERO project
7.5.3.Self-healing robotic grippers
7.5.4.Self-healing energy harvesting
 

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