University of Delaware

Christopher J Kloxin

Norman Joseph Wagner

Thomas H Epps, Iii

Shu Wang

Melissa B Gordon

Grant Alexander Knappe

The present disclosure is directed to stress-responsive compositions comprising (1) at least one (co)polymer comprising at least one mechanophore comprising at least one thiocarbonylthio functional group or derivative thereof and (2) at least one compound comprising at least one functional group capable of reacting with a free radical, The present disclosure is also directed to articles, coatings, and 3D printing binders comprising such stress-responsive compositions, as well as to processes of imparting the abilities of forming and maintaining protective barriers and mechanical self-healing to such articles, coatings, and 3D printing binders by incorporating such stress-responsive compositions therein.

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Landenberg, PA, United States of America

Christopher J Kloxin