Research progress of self‐healing polymer materials for flexible electronic devices

Self-healing polymer materials have been a research hotspot in the field of smart since their invention. They self-diagnostic functions and are capable self-healing small cracks. By applying to flexible electronic devices, mechanical damage caused by bending, folding scratching these devices can be reduced. The reliability service life could improved accordingly. This paper provides brief overview polymers focuses on applications devices. In addition, this prospects future development challenges materials.