Inherent Contradictions Research Articles

The Current Dilemma of Health Care Data Sharing in China and Its Legal Responses

Promoting the circulation and sharing of health care data is not only a practical necessity for the advancement of the digital economy, but also a key to achieving the strategic goals of China's health care development. However, the sharing and utilization of China's health care data still face a series of challenges, including unclear allocation of rights and interests of data, breaches of personal privacy, misuse of personal information, and an underdeveloped collaborative mechanism. To overcome these barriers in the era of big data, firstly it is necessary to clarify the rights and interests’ allocation of health care data. Health care data involves three categories of stakeholders: patients, medical institutions, and the public. It is essential to appropriately allocate the rights and interests to health care data among patients, medical institutions, and public health management agencies. From the perspective of effectively utilizing health care data, the rights and interests of patients to their personal health care data are merely an extension of their individual rights and do not include the right to use the data in terms of resource utilization. The rights and interests to use health care data for resource utilization should be granted to medical institutions that actually own or control the health care data. For public health management agencies serving the public interest, only necessary rights and interests should be granted when meeting the needs of the public interest. Secondly, it is necessary to balance the inherent contradiction between sharing and privacy. This requires improving the means by which patients can exercise control over their personal information, establishing a tiered protection mechanism based on the type and sensitivity of health care data, and enhancing the enforcement of health care data regulations to ensure the protection of personal privacy and data security. Ensuring efficient sharing of health data, while respecting individual privacy. Lastly, strengthening the collaborative mechanism for health care data, accelerating the compilation of a health care data resource catalog, and developing universal standards for health care data. From both technical and institutional perspectives, this lays the foundation for the orderly and secure sharing of health care data.
 
 促进健康医疗数据的流通、共享，既是推动数字经济发展的现实需要，也是实现中国健康医疗发展战略目标的关键。然而，中国健康医疗数据共享利用仍然面临数据权益配置不明、个人隐私泄露、个人信息被滥用、协作机制不健全等一系列问题。为了破解大数据时代健康医疗数据共享利用的现实壁垒，首先是要明晰健康医疗数据的权益配置。健康医疗数据涉及患者个人、医疗机构、社会公众三类利益主体，需要妥当配置患者个人、医疗机构和公共卫生管理机构对健康医疗数据的权益。从有效利用健康医疗数据的角度来看，患者对其个人健康医疗数据的权益只是个人权利的延伸，并不包括健康医疗数据资源化利用意义上的使用权。健康医疗数据资源化利用的使用权，应该赋予实际上拥有或控制健康医疗数据的医疗机构。而对服务于公共利益的公共卫生管理机构而言，只应赋予其必要的权益以满足公共利益的需要。其次，还需平衡共享与隐私的内在矛盾，需完善患者个人信息自决的行使途径，健全基于医疗健康数据类型及其敏感性的分级保护机制，并且通过加强健康医疗数据的执法进一步让个人隐私、数据安全得到保证。确保医疗健康数据高效共享的同时，又让个人隐私得到应有的尊重。最后，强化医疗健康数据的协作机制，加快编制医疗健康数据资源目录，制定医疗健康数据通用标准。从技术、制度层面，进一步奠定医疗健�

Ethics of Conflict, Violence and Peace – Just War and a Feminist Ethic of Care

This paper critically examines Just War Theory and its philosophical foundations, which are conventionally positioned in opposition to pacifism and nonviolent conflict. This paper, however, takes the view that both, Just War Theory as well as pacifism and nonviolent conflict, are equally necessary and complementary approaches to living with the possibilities and tragedies of the human condition. Its approach is grounded in feminist theory and methodology and their connections with Galtung’s models of violence and peace. The paper argues that the weaknesses of Just War Theory are intrinsic to the concept and its intent. The inherent contradiction of Just War Theory being that it intended to translate universal moral principles into reality, which makes them context dependent. Fundamentally, Just War Theory is derived from an ethic of justice ultimately centred on the right to use violence and kill. The right is conditional but means that a path to peace inevitably starts from death. An ethic of care is a philosophy where feminist thought meets pacifism and nonviolent conflict. It starts from the creation of life and charts paths to positive peace through the nurture of the conditions for lives in dignity. If we seek to contain the destructive and give space to the creative aspects of the human condition and understand its two extremes, life and death, in their relation to human agency, better we need to complement the traditional ethic of justice (of war and violence) with an ethic of care.

Early concrete bridges in China as (dissonant) modern heritage: A case study of the double‐curved bridges in Nanjing

AbstractThis research aims to explore early concrete bridges in China, especially those from 1950s to 1970s, as a form of modern heritage. It asserts that there are inherent contradictions in how these bridges were perceived over half a century later. Although this may affect their listing as cultural heritage, it also makes them a representative case for a decentered approach to modern heritage not only at an international level, but also within a particular national context. In a country still building concrete bridges of ever‐increasing scales, early concrete bridges in China, despite their age, are seldom considered as cultural heritage. However, while historically and technologically these bridges were close to the everyday lived experiences, they are often more difficult to research than older, pre‐1949 buildings and structures. This is not only because of the lack of readily available archives, but also that these bridges, especially the iconic “double‐curved” bridges, which were politicized during the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution (1966–1976), represented an important period in modern Chinese history that is still politically sensitive and contested, possessing cultural values that mean vastly different things for different people. This is illustrated by the case study of three bridges in Nanjing: the Yangtze River Bridge of Nanjing, arguably the most famous Chinese bridge in the twentieth century; the Little Egret Bridge (Bailu Bridge), an early double‐curved bridge, which is said to be a prototype of the former; and the Xiaolingwei Experimental Bridge, an important landmark in the development of the double‐curved bridge but entirely forgotten after the beginning of the Cultural Revolution in 1966. Accounts from before, during, and after the Cultural Revolution provide very different narratives about the process of their design and construction. Their different geographical locations and different associations with this turbulent and contested period of modern Chinese history also affects their conservation status today. All these factors combined make these bridges an exemplar of dissonant modern heritage that, although situated in a Chinese context, has important lessons globally for our understanding of the impact and legacies of modernity.

Commodification in Urban Planning: Exploring the Habitus of Practitioners in a Neoliberal Context

The concept of habitus, as introduced by Pierre Bourdieu, serves as a lens to understand the subjective dispositions and perceptions that influence decision-making within the social realm. This study delves into the intricate relationship between urban planners’ habitus and the commodification processes inherent in a neoliberal society. Through thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews with 27 Chilean urban planners, this research identifies typologies that capture their disciplinary stances on three pivotal urbanism facets: the city’s conceptualization, the nuances of urban practice, and visions of utopia. A salient finding is the palpable tension urban planners experience, torn between the aspiration to foster a well-conceived city and the commodifying forces that shape decision-making. This commodification of the planner’s ethos emerges as a byproduct of entrenched neoliberal institutional practices. This study delineates three distinct habitus typologies: the public, private, and academic urban planner, each exhibiting varied perspectives on the commodification of urban planning. Collectively, these insights shed light on the profound ways in which neoliberal paradigms influence urban planning, revealing both its disciplinary boundaries and inherent contradictions.

Marxist view on the religious ecological culture: A review of the western studies in religion and environment and their discourses

The ecological crisis is related to religion that shapes the values, but its decisive factor is the inherent contradiction between the selfish logic of capital proliferation and the social public nature of the environment. The fundamental way to solve the ecological crisis is the domestic social reform, the coordination of international relations and the continuous development of science and technology. Guided by the social public agencies and scientific methods, religion can play a secondary constructive role in building the pro-ecological humanistic environment.Contribution: It is as I have known perhaps the initial attempt to deal with the question between religion and conservation from the perspective of Marxism, as a response to the colleagues from the West.

Discrete element simulation of particle flow and separation in a vibrating screen with variable rectangular hole screen

The screening operations aim to achieve large processing capacity and high screening accuracy. However, there is a certain inherent contradiction between these two goals. This paper proposes a variable rectangular hole screen for the negative pressure vibrating screen. Through numerical simulation of variable rectangular hole screens with different length-side ratios, the optimal ratio of adjacent rectangular holes is determined to be 60:37. This innovative screen addresses the limitations of traditional screening operations, effectively improving the processing capacity of drilling fluids. It achieves a high screening accuracy while reducing the adverse effects of screen paste and screen clogging on drilling fluid sieve penetration. The study also investigates the effects of amplitude, vibration frequency, feed rate, and screen transportation speed on particle behavior through the screen. These findings serve as a theoretical basis for optimizing the vibration parameters and working condition parameters of the negative pressure vibrating screen.

From Aesthetics to Asymmetry: Contradictions of Ecological Play in Cities: Skylines

Anchored in the Anthropocene era's paradigm of human mastery over nature, Cities: Skylines grants its players extensive agency to shape untouched terrains into sprawling cities. We draw upon “ecological thought”—a mode of awareness that highlights the radical interconnectedness of all beings and their environments—to consider the ecological dynamics of city-building by the game's players. Analyzing player-generated paratexts from online game communities reveals that while many players aspire toward ecocentric city designs, they instead inadvertently restage the asymmetric planetary relationship emblematic of our current era. Our analysis uncovers the capital-driven assumptions that characterize human–environment relations in the game. Attempts at ecocentric aesthetics invariably subsumed by cybernetic interactions that privilege the Anthropocene's prevailing power dynamics. These expressions highlight the inherent contradictions of the Anthropocene era as encountered in Cities: Skylines and illustrate the permeability between the contemporary material world and digital play.

The Worst Person in the World and Postmodern Feminism

The movie The Worst Person in the World (2021), takes place in Oslo and revolves around a woman named Julie. She is in her late twenties and finds herself caught in a cycle of indecision. She is unable to find a career or a relationship that fulfills her self-worth. The film primarily revolves around the character of the female protagonist, Julie, with the storyline and character development centered on her. Renate Reinsve, who plays the lead role, received the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival for her performance in this movie. These years, with the influence of the #MeToo movement, for some viewers, this film may be considered one of the representative works of feminism in cinema. From the character design, cinematography, and references to postmodern feminism in the film, it is indeed a movie that aligns with the principles of postmodern feminism. However, its important to note that the films creative team is predominantly male, and postmodern feminism itself contains inherent theoretical contradictions. Therefore, from an objective standpoint, this film cannot be classified as a feminist movie.

How does the green efficiency of urban land use evolve in the urban agglomeration of China's middle Yangtze river?

AbstractThe urban agglomeration in the middle reaches of the Yangtze river (MYRUA) is the second largest national urban agglomeration in China, with an excellent ecological foundation. As the construction of urban agglomerations accelerated towards both extension and connotation, land prices of various cities rose, and the contradiction in the demand and utilization of land resources became acute. Therefore, exploring the spatiotemporal evolution and driving mechanisms of land green utilization efficiency within MYRUA had positive significance. This article focused on 28 prefecture‐level cities in the MYRUA and measured their urban land green use efficiency (ULGUE) from 2006 to 2018 using the super slack‐based measure model with undesirable output (Super‐SBM‐U). Then, the improved Fixed Malmquist–Luenberger index was developed to improve the accuracy of dynamic efficiency analysis. Further, the internal and external driving factors were explored using the index decomposition and the spatial error model with fixed effects. The results showed that the land use mode of the urban agglomeration in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River was relatively green, but efficiency gaps still existed. Although the green total factor productivity of the whole cluster has improved by 3.30% a year on average, the excessive pursuit of technological innovation has led to the stagnation of urban land management in various cities, and there are numerous inherent contradictions in urban development. But at the same time, feasible economic development directions, industrial upgrading, high‐quality employees, land marketization, and positive environmental behaviors are conducive to the green and sustainable development of ULGUE. This article depicted the internal land use characteristics of the MYRUA from the perspective of spatiotemporal evolution and efficiency, providing a theoretical reference for the green development and coordinated management of urban agglomeration land.

Exploiting the deep seabed for the benefit of humankind: A universal ideology for sustainable resource development or a false necessity?

AbstractA pivotal point in time has been reached in the ongoing negotiations under the auspices of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) towards the adoption of regulations for the commercial exploitation of mineral resources in the deep seabed beyond national jurisdiction. The ISA has a mandate to ensure that activities in the Area, legally designated as ‘common heritage of humankind’, are carried out for the benefit of humankind as a whole. Yet, there is a growing sense of unease with the potential imminence of the commercial exploitation phase, and concern that the implementation of all components of the common heritage principle, including its environmental and distributive ambitions, will be compromised in the interest of a handful of industry stakeholders. This article dives under the surface of these tensions by asking how the public interest in a global commons can become constructed in a way that conflates diverse and opposing interests in favour of value extraction by the private sector, revealing the ambivalent role of international law in the process. It uses the concept of ‘false necessity’ to question the apparent urgency and inevitability of commercial exploitation, more specifically to the extent it obscures and pre-empts more inclusive conceptions of ‘benefit’ for humankind. By shifting the focus from the much-debated risks of deep seabed mining to the notion of benefit, the article illuminates the inherent contradictions and distributional asymmetries obscured by the conflated yet purportedly universal conception of public interest in exploitation.

The Ambivalence of Mother Love: Navigating Maternal Subjects Through the TV Drama A Love for Dilemma

The TV drama A Love for Dilemma (2021) has sparked widespread debates on motherhood and gender in China. This article explores the intricacy of the show’s representation of “bad mother.” While conventional perspectives often view motherhood as a realm of private intimacy, insufficient attention has been given to the distinctiveness of Chinese-style motherhood and its intersection with family, neoliberalism, and state politics. This article addresses the importance of analyzing the televisual representation of motherhood to gain insight into how the interplay between patriarchy, the market and the state configures maternal subjectivity, particularly under the leadership of Xi Jinping. By examining the emotional meaning of motherhood produced by the TV series, this study unveils the inherent contradiction of mother love as a site of political investment. It argues that the ambivalence surrounding mother love stems from its entanglement with patriarchal expectations, the burdens of emotional labor, and the state’s vested interests.

Interaction of Nitrogen-Rich Cations with Azotriazolone Anions through Ion Exchange Results in the Formation of Energetically Stable and Insensitive Compounds.

In our pursuit of promoting the green development of energetic materials and harnessing their functional benefits, we strive to address the inherent contradiction between energy and low sensitivity. In this regard, we have successfully constructed an azotriazole framework via environmentally friendly electrochemistry with a satisfactory yield of 62.3%. Through a simple ion-exchange process, we then synthesized nitrogen-rich salt derivatives of azotriazolone. These nitrogen-rich salts exhibit a wide range of nitrogen contents, ranging from 32.16 to 68.80%. Remarkably, crystallographic analysis of these green energy-containing salts reveals substantial advantages in terms of thermodynamic stability and low sensitivity. Experimental investigations have demonstrated a positive relationship between the nitrogen content and the pyrothermal performance of the azotriazolone derivatives. Of particular significance is compound 5, a triaminoguanidine salt, which exhibits an exceptionally high nitrogen content of 68.80%. It displays a detonation pressure of 28.2 GPa and a detonation velocity of 7939.4 m s-1. Moreover, the derivatives of azotriazolone salts demonstrate the formation of nitrogen-rich compounds, characterized by insensitive properties, attributed to the hydrogen-bonded network structures resulting from anion-cation interactions. With the exception of compound 5, which exhibits a friction sensitivity of 252 N, the remaining derivatives show a similar value of approximately 360 N. This suggests that azotriazolone serves as a promising material possessing both stabilizing properties and better detonation performance, thereby providing a favorable platform for the synthesis of novel compounds with advantageous properties.

Negotiating the Complexities of Mothering: An Autoethnography

This research delved into the nuanced experiences of a first-time mother. Using the lens of autoethnography, she provided an elaborate narrative of how she navigated the complex social role of motherhood. The study highlighted how she negotiated the inherent contradictions within the motherhood experience as both liberating and restrictive. The exploration focused on uncovering the intricate web of social and cultural influences that shaped and influenced her mothering practices, particularly within the context of the good mother ideology and the prevailing culture of intensive mothering which imposes idealized standards of motherhood. A significant emphasis of the study was made on her dual role as a mother and a teacher, examining her roles as a mediator of nature and culture. The autoethnography further unveiled the intricacies of conflicts, contradictions, and complexities that emerged from her interactions with significant others and society in general. The implication of this research is multifaceted and extends beyond the individual narrative of the first-time mother, offering a nuanced analysis of the intricate connection between personal agency and external pressures in the realm of motherhood. The examination of these intricacies calls for a reevaluation of the expectations and standards surrounding motherhood. By highlighting the impacts of social and cultural factors on mothering practices, this study emphasizes the need to critically assess and redefine prevailing standards to be able to account for the diversity in maternal experiences. Overall, the study advocates for a more inclusive approach to understanding the varied experiences of motherhood.

Trinitromethyl groups-driven fused high energy compound featuring superior comprehensive performances

Balancing the inherent contradiction between energy and stability (especially for thermal stability) is particularly challenging in the design and synthesis of novel trinitromethyl energetic compounds. In this study, the stable trinitromethyl derivatives of TNFH and 8 were synthesized with three or four steps, and further structurally characterized by NMR, elemental analysis, infrared (IR) and single crystal X-ray diffraction. It is worth mentioning that the TNFH exhibit highest decomposition temperature (onset, 205 °C) among those trinitromethyl based high explosives to date. Since the existing contradiction between energy and safety, there are rarely trinitromethyl derivatives with similar detonation performance and insensitivity compared with the currently used strongest military explosive HMX. Thanks to the stable vicinal amino-nitro group of fused polycyclic motifs, TNFH exhibits excellent comprehensive performance over HMX (ρ: 1.905 g cm−3, D: 9144 m s−1, P: 39.3 GPa, IS: 7.5 J, FS: 120 N), including a high density of 1.947 g cm−3, superior detonation velocity and pressure (D: 9492 m s−1, P: 41.0 GPa), lower impact and friction sensitivity (IS: 12 J, FS: 192 N), thereby demonstrating great practical application potential as a substitute for HMX.

Blood's Hidden Price Tag: A Comprehensive Analysis of Transfusion Economics and the Inherent Valuation Challenges with Blood

Introduction: In the juxtaposition of a bustling hospital and a serene blood donation center, the duality of blood is unveiled. For the donor, it may symbolize an act of selfless giving, a priceless offering freely bestowed. For the patient in dire need, it assumes the status of a vital life force, with a value transcending conventional calculation akin to the rarest of treasures. This dichotomy, where blood stands at the crossroads of human generosity and life's essential currency, opens a pathway for an intricate and profound investigation into both the economic and philosophical appraisals of this indispensable resource. Blood is an essential life-sustaining resource transcending conventional commodity status. Donated voluntarily, its valuation cannot merely adhere to supply and demand principles but must align with ethical and social considerations. The notion of compensation for blood donation harbors inherent contradictions and forms an ongoing international debate. In some jurisdictions, monetary incentives for blood donations are strictly prohibited and illegal, such as Brazil and Australia. In others, like the United States (with the exception of California) payment for blood is not illegal, however many hospitals chose not to use paid donor's blood due to safety concerns. Major regulatory bodies like The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) firmly discourage payment for blood donations. This study dissects the multifaceted financial dimensions of blood transfusions, establishing the groundwork for assessing a potential compensation program for blood donors and delineating the numerous stakeholders whose interests intertwine with the precise monetary valuation of blood. Methods: We undertook a meticulous analysis of publicly available financial expenditures associated with blood transfusion, drawing from data provided by insurance entities, hospitals, blood banks, and donation programs. Through a visually illustrative chart and graph, we mapped out the complexities inherent in the financial breakdown. We delineated the many variables, and further researched into current compensation or incentives provided by blood drives, investigating how these align with our complex financial findings. Results: Our granular financial analysis revealed that costs were allocated across collection fees (7.1%), processing (14.3%), testing (21.4%), storage (10.7%), distribution (14.3%), and transfusion (32.2%). A notable disparity emerged between urban and rural costs, with the latter displaying up to 20% lower expenses. Insurance claim markups ranged from 25% to 50%. On a philosophical level, tensions between blood commodification and social good perspectives surfaced. We found that most U.S. blood drives abstained from financial incentives, instead offering non-monetary rewards. The variability in cost and ethical considerations were surmised to contribute to this trend. Conclusions: Our research underscores the rationale behind WHO and FDA advisements against compensation for blood donation, citing safety, ethics, and complexity. As our visual tools exhibit, blood transfusions are financially multifaceted, interweaving variables like market demands, transportation, storage, and hospital fees. The entanglement of financial complexity with profound ethical and social dilemmas creates an unparalleled challenge in attributing a precise monetary value to blood. Such an endeavor would necessitate an unprecedented level of accuracy to preclude potential exploitation by stakeholders. The observed variability in transfusion costs alone substantiates the near-impossibility of monetizing blood, reaffirming the necessity for ongoing dialogue and exploration if we are to ever truly reveal blood's hidden price tag.

“Robert Frost: The Voice Of Nature’s Whispers”

The aim of present research paper is to explore the prominent role of nature in the poetry of renowned American poet Robert Frost. Frost's poetic repertoire is characterized by a profound appreciation for the natural world, as he skillfully weaves nature's beauty, symbolism, and inherent contradictions into the fabric of his verses. Through a close analysis of select poems, this abstract elucidates the ways in which Frost uses nature as a multifaceted backdrop to convey deeper philosophical themes and reflect on the human experience. Drawing inspiration from the New England landscape, Frost's poetry often portrays the serene, idyllic scenery of rural life while delving into the complexity of human emotions and decisions. The natural world in Frost's poems serves as both a soothing sanctuary and a challenging domain where human struggles and dilemmas unfold. Frost's adept use of metaphors and symbols drawn from nature adds layers of depth and universality to his poetry. His observations of the seasons, weather patterns, and landscapes mirror the intricacies of human emotions, relationships, and the complexities of life itself.

The Dialectical Sociology of Michel Freitag and the Critique of Communication Society

Michel Freitag developed a ground-breaking sociological theory synthesizing the thought of sociology’s founders into the form of a dialectical sociology that conceives of the symbolic as ontological to social reality. After outlining his conceptualization of the historical evolution of society through its ‘modes of reproduction’, we will see how his analysis of contemporary societal transformations rests on a critical theory of communication and technology that, while entering a dialogue with the works of the Frankfurt school, especially those of Habermas, seeks to overcome their inherent contradictions. According to Freitag, the development of capitalist globalization alters the very substance of society as it tends to morph itself into a self-regulating cybernetic system. His sociology allows us to apprehend phenomena tied to the development of contemporary digital technologies such as the drive towards a new form of algorithmic governmentality fueled by digital oligopolies that increasingly dominate globalized capitalism, the rise of fake news in the era of post-truth and the transformation of subjectivity. Finally, his critique enables potent reflection on the dialectical possibilities of overcoming the dynamics of contemporary alienation.

An Entrepreneurship Incubation Process Model and Gamified Educational Software Designed for Sustainable Education

To tackle the challenges of the sustainable development of entrepreneurship education in China and bridge the gaps between academic research and practices for Goal 4 of the SDGs, this design science research aims to create an educational artifact for the incubation of entrepreneurship from students’ tacit knowledge and evaluate whether it performs well. First, the incubation process of the educational artifact is summarized, including the functions and tools of its supporting software. An Extended Triple Diamond model with design principles in the knowledge creation process is proposed in this research. Then, the educational artifact is evaluated based on the data from in-depth interviews conducted with 15 university teacher and student users. Through the evaluation, functions of the supporting software and some organizational arrangements of the activity are iterated. This design science research of the educational artifact contributes empirically to the body of design knowledge. In terms of practice, the educational artifact with extremely low entry barriers is expected to alleviate the inherent contradictions between personalization (the inherent characteristics of innovation and entrepreneurship) and large-scale development (to be carried out in a sustainable manner), thus contributing to the Sustainable Development Goal of inclusive and equitable quality education.

Mechanically Robust and Self‐Healing Polyurethane Elastomer Based on Hierarchical Hydrogen Bonds

AbstractIt is a formidable challenge to fabricate mechanically robust and self‐healing polymeric materials. In this work, a facile but effective approach based on constructing hierarchical hydrogen bonds (H‐bonds) is used to combine high mechanical robustness and healing efficiency into one artificial polyurethane (PU) elastomer. The infrared spectrum and molecular simulations demonstrate the formation of hierarchical H‐bonds, which are assembled by the strong and weak H‐bonds. The hierarchical H‐bonds appear to have two advantages. On the one hand, the hierarchical breaking of the strong and weak H‐bonds can effectively strengthen and toughen the PU elastomer. The strong H‐bonds maintain the integrity of the PU network, while the weak H‐bonds dissipate considerable energy during stretching; on the other hand, the rapid dissociation and organization of hierarchical H‐bonds provides the driving force for the healing process. Thus, the hierarchical H‐bonds efficiently solve the inherent contradiction between mechanical strength and healing dynamics. As a result, the PU elastomer exhibits excellent mechanical properties (32.5 MPa of tensile strength and 84.1 MJ m−3 of toughness). Meanwhile, this PU elastomer shows high healing efficiency (91.4%) and also exhibits 100% scratch recovery. This design strategy may provide a simple yet effective way to produce robust self‐healing polymeric materials.

Just an Illusion?

Just an Illusion?