Dutch researchers from the Eindhoven University of Technology have created a non-stick protective plastic coating that heals itself when scratched. As far as I can tell, as long as the new coating isn ...

According to the patent, the self-repairing coating would be used “to help mitigate the number of dents, scratches, or other imperfections”—a common problem among foldable devices. Even cooler, it ...

Apple patents are growing more interesting each year with some which appear to be taken out of a science fiction book. They might not be absurd to imagine working, but the Cupertino giant can make it ...

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Self-healing coatings are advanced materials that can repair damage, such as scratches and cracks on their own. Researchers have developed an efficient method for preparing self-healing films ...

Apple may be developing a foldable iPhone with a “self-healing” layer on its screen to automatically fill in dents and scratches, a new company patent reveals. Samsung Galaxy Flip and Fold 5, for ...