Low Glass Research Articles

Self‐Healing Waterborne Polyurethanes as a Sustainable Gel Electrolyte for Flexible Electrochromic Devices

Self‐healing polymers are promising for diverse applications in wearable technology and electronic skin. Polyurethanes are versatile polymers that can incorporate various monomer structures. Waterborne polyurethanes (WPUs) emerge as an environmentally conscious choice due to water usage instead of organic solvents, thereby minimizing the generation of volatile organic compounds. This study introduces a novel approach to enhance the self‐healing properties of WPUs by integrating disulfide bonds. These dynamic disulfide bonds undergo exchange reactions upon heating, facilitating the renewal of cross‐links on damaged film surfaces. Self‐healing WPUs with a low glass transition temperature achieve excellent self‐healing efficiency under mild conditions. Self‐healing adhesives applied to various flexible substrates retain stable peel strength, which confirms their potential as self‐healing solutions. Furthermore, the WPU hydrogel electrolyte is prepared with dihydroxyhexyl viologen (DHHV), and the prepared electrochromic gel exhibits good ionic conductivity while maintaining high transparency. The flexible electrochromic device exhibited excellent performances, including low coloration voltage, high coloration efficiency, and long‐term stability. The transmittance difference is exceptional, with over 99%, and no decay after repeated bending cycles is observed. The current results demonstrate the feasibility of self‐healing WPUs in improving the operation and durability of high‐performance flexible electrochromic devices.

It is not crystal clear: “nuances” in the selection of raw materials for Iron Age translucent glass revealed by chemical analyses of beads from central Italy

The Iron Age was a period of change, with many innovations in the glass-making technology. The chemical composition of the set of objects considered in the present study demonstrates the diversity of the raw materials used and the depth of knowledge about the manipulation of glass appearance in the eighth-sixth centuries BCE. The study was carried out using fibre optics reflection spectroscopy and portable X-ray fluorescence spectrometry at the museums’ premises to examine a large number of glass beads and preliminarily group them on the basis of their composition and spectral characteristics. In addition, a smaller set of selected samples was analysed by laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry to provide a comprehensive chemical characterisation of the material. The compositional data indicated that the samples belonged to the high magnesium and low magnesium glass compositional types. Only one sample was recognised as low magnesium medium potassium glass. Glasses within each group were made from different sands, suggesting different provenances. Some of the samples were suggested to be of local origin, while the others were interpreted as imported glass. Evidence of glass colouring, decolouring and recycling are also discussed.

Surface modification of dental zirconia implants with a low infiltration temperature glass.

The glass infiltration technique was employed for surface modification of zirconia implants in this study. The prepared glass-infiltrated zirconia with low infiltrating temperature showed excellent mechanical properties and enough infiltrating layer. The zirconia substrate was pre-sintered at 1,200°C and the glass infiltration depth reached 400 μm after infiltrating at 1,200°C for 10 h. The infiltrating glass has good wetting ability, thermal expansion match and good chemical compatibility with the zirconia substrate. Indentation fracture toughness and flexural strength of the dense sintered glass-infiltrated zirconia composite are respectively 5.37±0.45 MPa•m1/2 and 841.03±89.31 MPa. Its elasticity modulus is 163.99±7.6 GPa and has about 500 μm infiltrating layer. The glass-infiltrated zirconia can be acid etched to a medium roughness (1.29±0.09 μm) with a flexural strength of 823.65±87.46 MPa, which promotes cell proliferation and has potential for dental implants.

Tetrazole-grafted-hydroxyl terminated polybutadiene: A novel energetic binder for solid rocket propulsion

The present study reports on the synthesis, characterisation, and energetic aspects of poly-nitrogen containing azole-grafted hydroxyl terminated polybutadiene (HTPB) based energetic binders (EBs). A comprehensive computational analysis at the B3LYP/6-311++G(d,p) level of theory reveals that azole-grafted HTPB variants exhibit significantly higher HoF (1061.6 to 1659.8 kJ/kg) and densities (1.26 to 1.61 g/cc) as compared to traditional non-energetic binders such as HTPB (specific heat of formation (HoF): 781.8 kJ/kg, density: 0.92 g/cc),. Their ballistic properties, including specific impulse (Isp: 266.2 to 283.8 s) and density specific impulse (ρIsp: 484.5 to 547.4 g/cc.s) are also superior as compared to HTPB (Isp: 283.8 s, ρIsp: 547.4 g/cc.s). Moreover, the synthetic methodology for grafting azole compounds onto HTPB, utilizing cost-effective, metal-free, and environmentally sustainable procedures with straightforward iodine and base mediation, underscores its potential for large-scale industrial applications. In addition to its advantages in synthesis and energetic properties, tetrazole-grafted HTPB exhibits favourable physicochemical properties: it has a low molecular weight ([Mn(VPO)] = 3023), high specific gravity (1.25 g/cc at 30 °C), moderate flowability (η = 623.6 Pa.s at 30 °C and 62.7 at 60 °C), a low glass transition temperature (−57 °C), mechanical insensitivity (low impact sensitivity and no ignition up to 400 °C), high thermal stability (onset temperature, Td,onset = 190 °C, TDSC = 246 °C), and a desirable hydroxyl value (47 mg/KOH). These properties make tetrazole-grafted HTPB an appealing choice for advancing novel propellant composites. Overall, these findings not only pave the way for advancements in HTPB-based propellants but also inspire further exploration in real-world applications, highlighting the transformative potential of azole-grafted HTPB in propellant technology.

Flexible Positive Temperature Coefficient Composites (PVAc/EVA/GP-CNF) with Room Temperature Curie Point.

Polymeric positive temperature coefficient (PTC) materials with low switching temperature points are crucial for numerous electronic devices, which typically function within the room temperature range (0-40 °C). Ideal polymeric PTC materials for flexible electronic thermal control should possess a room-temperature switching temperature, low room-temperature resistivity, exceptional mechanical flexibility, and adaptive thermal control properties. In this study, a novel PTC material with a room-temperature switching temperature and superb mechanical properties has been designed. A blend of a semi-crystalline polymer EVA with a low melting temperature (Tm) and an amorphous polymer (PVAc) with a low glass transition temperature (Tg) was prepared. Low-cost graphite was chosen as the conductive filler, while CNF was incorporated as a hybrid filler to enhance the material's heating stability. PVAc0.4/EVA0.6/GP-3wt.% CNF exhibited the lowest room temperature resistivity, and its PTC strength (1.1) was comparable to that without CNF addition, with a Curie temperature of 29.4 °C. Room temperature Joule heating tests revealed that PVAc0.4/EVA0.6/GP-3wt.% CNF achieved an equilibrium temperature of approximately 42 °C at 25 V, with a heating power of 3.04 W and a power density of 3.04 W/cm2. The Young's modulus of PVAc0.4/EVA0.6/GP-3wt.% CNF was 9.24 MPa, and the toughness value was 1.68 MJ/m3, indicating that the elasticity and toughness of the composites were enhanced after mixing the fillers, and the mechanical properties of the composites were improved by blending graphite with CNF.

Lithium Borate Polycarbonates for High-Capacity Solid-State Composite Cathodes.

Improving composite cathode function is key to the success of the solid-state battery. Maximizing attainable cathode capacity and retention requires integrating suitable polymeric binders that retain a sufficiently high ionic conductivity and long-term chemo-mechanical stability of the cathode active material-solid-electrolyte-carbon mixture. Herein, we report block copolymer networks composed of lithium borate polycarbonates and poly(ethylene oxide) that improved the capacity (200 mAh g-1 at 1.75 mA cm-2) and capacity retention (94 % over 300 cycles) of all-solid-state composite cathodes with nickel-rich LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 cathode active material, Li6PS5Cl solid electrolyte, and carbon. Tetrahedral B(OR)2(OH)2 - anions immobilized on the polycarbonate segments provide hydrogen-bonding chain crosslinking and selective Li-counterion conductivity, parameterized by Li-ion transference numbers close to unity (tLi+~0.94). With 90 wt % polycarbonate content and a flexible low glass transition temperature backbone, the single-ion conductors achieved high Li-ion conductivities of 0.2 mS cm-1 at 30 °C. The work should inform future binder design for improving the processability of cathode composites towards commercializing solid-state batteries, and allow use in other cell configurations, such as lithium-sulphur cathode designs.

Lithium Borate Polycarbonates for High‐Capacity Solid‐State Composite Cathodes

AbstractImproving composite cathode function is key to the success of the solid‐state battery. Maximizing attainable cathode capacity and retention requires integrating suitable polymeric binders that retain a sufficiently high ionic conductivity and long‐term chemo‐mechanical stability of the cathode active material‐solid‐electrolyte‐carbon mixture. Herein, we report block copolymer networks composed of lithium borate polycarbonates and poly(ethylene oxide) that improved the capacity (200 mAh g−1 at 1.75 mA cm−2) and capacity retention (94 % over 300 cycles) of all‐solid‐state composite cathodes with nickel‐rich LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 cathode active material, Li6PS5Cl solid electrolyte, and carbon. Tetrahedral B(OR)2(OH)2− anions immobilized on the polycarbonate segments provide hydrogen‐bonding chain crosslinking and selective Li‐counterion conductivity, parameterized by Li‐ion transference numbers close to unity (tLi+~0.94). With 90 wt % polycarbonate content and a flexible low glass transition temperature backbone, the single‐ion conductors achieved high Li‐ion conductivities of 0.2 mS cm−1 at 30 °C. The work should inform future binder design for improving the processability of cathode composites towards commercializing solid‐state batteries, and allow use in other cell configurations, such as lithium‐sulphur cathode designs.

Corrosion behavior of low melting glass modified potassium silicate coating under the synergy of solid NaCl deposit and water vapor at 700 °C

The effects of LMG (SiO2–BaO–Al2O3–TiO2–Na2O–K2O–ZnO) modification on the performance of potassium silicate coatings on Ti–6Al–4V alloy during tests of either H2O/O2- or NaCl/H2O/O2- corrosion were investigated at 700 °C for 500 h using thermogravimetric, SEM, EPMA, and XRD. Adding 10-30 wt% LMG particles into the potassium silicate solution did not impair the intact and the surface roughness of the coatings and improved the resistance of the coatings against humid oxygen corrosion and NaCl/H2O/O2-induced corrosion. For the humid oxygen corrosion, the improvement was enhanced when the amounts of LMG was increased. However, the LMG10 coating with 30 vol% LMG had the most excellent corrosion resistance, the formation of titanate was prohibited; the coatings with more LMG additions were less protective than LMG10 though better than the coating without LMG.

Fabrication of SiO2/TiO2 coated polyethylene films with photoinduced superhydrophilicity, antifogging property and mechanical robustness

Anatase type TiO2 has garnered significant attention due to its potent oxidation capacity, stability, photoinduced superhydrophilicity and self-cleaning performance. However, there are few reports on the preparation of robust TiO2 films on substrates with a low glass transition temperature. In this work, SiO2/TiO2 films were fabricated on PE substrates using a simple dip-coating technique. The coated PE films exhibited a maximum transmittance of 86 % and an average transmittance of 85 % in the visible region. The composite films demonstrated remarkable photoinduced superhydrophilicity, antifogging characteristics, and excellent photocatalytic performance. The film showed superhydrophilicity under UV light or xenon lamp illumination, and remained superhydrophilicity after it was placed outdoors for 310 days. In addition, the prepared films also had excellent mechanical properties, and their superhydrophilicity remained unaffected even after 200 cycles of bending, 80 cycles of rolling, and 50 mL water impact test. The preparation method may open a new avenue to the application of TiO2 films on many substrates that are vulnerable to high temperature processes.

Biobased polyesteramides derived from bisfuranic diamine and aliphatic diesters of varied chain lengths: synthesis and chemical stability

This study presents the development of a series of biobased polyesteramides, labeled as PEAF1–3, via a greener approach, from bisfuranic diamine and commercially available aliphatic diesters of varied chain lengths. The resulting polymers showed reasonable molar masses, in accordance with inherent viscosities ranging between 0.19 and 0.35 dL/g. Evaluation of their thermal properties by thermogravimetric analysis and differential scanning calorimetry showcased excellent thermal stability (Td ,max ≥ 335 °C), amorphous character and low glass transition temperature (Tg ) decreased with the increasing chain length. Moreover, notable finding was the exceptional stability of these polyesteramides against both hydrolytic and oxidative degradation processes. This resistance underscores their potential as highly stable materials, making them promising for various applications where durability and resistance to degradation are crucial.

Novel bio-based polyurethane elastomers for adjustable room-temperature damping property

The distinctive viscoelastic behavior of elastomeres can be exploited for reducing vibrations and noise. However, the utility of conventional rubber-based elastomers is limited by low glass transition temperature (Tg) and narrow adjustable damping range, which constrain the room-temperature damping property. Moreover, the majority of rubber-based elastomers are sourced from unsustainable petroleum-based resources. Therefore, designing bio-based materials with room-temperature high-damping property to replace conventional rubber-based elastomers is crucial. Herein, a novel bio-based polyurethane (bio-PU) elastomer with an adjustable damping-temperature range and room-temperature high-damping property is successfully synthesized from bio-based poly (trimethylene ether) glycol. The effects of molecular chain structure on the thermal properties, mechanical properties, and adjustable damping-temperature range of the bio-PU elastomers, along with the mechanisms underlying these effects, are elucidated in detail. As the content of hard segment increasing, the Tg of bio-PU elastomers significantly increases from −13.0 to 29.9 °C, effectively encompassing the damping temperature range within the room-temperature working range. This promising strategy for formulating bio-based elastomers with adjustable damping-temperature range can advance the sustainable growth of PU industry and broaden the scope of PU damping applications.

Quercetin allylation and thiol–ene click photopolymerization to produce biobased polymer thermosets with robust thermomechanical properties

AbstractThe development of biobased and functionalized monomers along with eco‐friendly photopolymerization processes represent promising methods for the development of renewable and more environmentally friendly thermosets. Thiol–ene ‘click’ photopolymerization is particularly advantageous in this regard; however, the materials derived from this method often exhibit low glass transition temperatures (Tg) and unsuitable thermomechanical properties for applications at room temperature. Herein, we report the synthesis of biobased allyl derivatives from quercetin, a renewable flavonoid compound widely available in fruits, vegetables and plants. We demonstrated the isolation of tetra‐ and penta‐allylated quercetin (Q1 and Q2, respectively) and their subsequent photoactivated thiol–ene polymerization. By introducing a biobased thiol curing agent (PTTMP) derived from glycerol and mercaptopropionic acid, we produced fully biobased crosslinked thermosets with high content of aromatic moieties provided by the framework of the monomers. Real‐time infrared spectroscopy showed the effective thiol–ene photopolymerization of Q1 and Q2 and PTTMP with conversions of 60% and 75%, respectively, after 15 min of UV irradiation. Due to the modulated crosslinking degree from the allyl group functionalization in the monomers, the biobased crosslinked networks showed storage moduli from 420 to 739 MPa, thermal stability from 220 to 257 °C and Tg values ranging from 75 to 90 °C. This work outlines straightforward strategies for creating biobased thermosets that overcome the limited thermomechanical properties of thiol–ene networks and offer potential antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.

3D‐printed PLA/PMMA polymer composites: A consolidated feasible characteristic investigation for dental applications

AbstractThis research article focused on the blending of poly(lactic acid)/poly(methyl methacrylate) (PLA/PMMA) polymer materials to overcome PLA's inherent weaknesses, such as low glass transition temperature, brittleness, and lack of melt strength. Consolidated feasible characteristic investigations, such as mechanical, thermal, and aging behavior, were carried out for PLA/PMMA blended polymer materials. Initially, the miscibility of PLA/PMMA blend filaments was prepared at various blend ratios (91/9, 82/18, and 73/27) and samples were printed by fused deposition modeling (FDM). Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and Fourier infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis have been utilized to evaluate the glass transition temperature (Tg) and intermolecular interaction, respectively, on blended polymer materials. Experimental tensile, compression, and flexural strength testing were performed on neat polymers and blended polymer composites. Compared to neat PLA materials, blended composites had 13.24% and 19.07% higher flexural and compression strengths. Besides, the interfacial interaction of neat and blended polymers has been done using dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA). Furthermore, Tg, storage modulus, and aging behavior of blended polymer materials have significantly improved over neat PLA materials. Altogether, the development of PMMA/PLA blends as sustainable biomaterials for dental applications aligns with environmental concerns and the need for biocompatible materials in dentistry.Highlights Blending of PLA and PMMA helps mitigate the inherent constraints of PLA. Blended composites exhibited greater compressive and flexural strengths. Better glass transition temperature and intermolecular interaction. Excellent thermal stability and water aging imply viable dental biomaterials.

Design and fabrication of durable poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) coating with high adhesion and desirable anti-corrosion performance on Mg alloy for bio-application

To improve the degradation properties of magnesium (Mg) alloy-based temporary implants, a durable polymer coating with high adhesion and desirable anti-corrosion performance is designed in this work. The biodegradable poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) with high crystallinity (>60 %) and low glass transition temperature (Tg < 5 °C) is conducted as the protective coating for Mg alloy. The hydrogen evolution rate decreases by 2.56 times with the protection of the PHB coating, while the maximum concentrations (Cmax) of Na+ and Cl− ions penetrated across the PHB film are <0.1 % and 10 % of their total concentrations respectively. Furthermore, a simple approach through the network interdiffusion, hydrogen bonding, and chemical cross-linking is performed to improve the adhesion from 0.19 to 8.36 MPa. The modified PHB coated Mg alloy with a strong interface shows excellent corrosion resistance even after 168 h immersion. The design principle for durable polymer coatings is proposed based on the above results. Moreover, the interfacial bonding is identified by the Density Functional Theory (DFT) computational method. This study demonstrates the prepared PHB coating could act as an ion barrier to supply efficient protection for Mg alloys in vitro and enriches our understanding on the structure-property-performance relationship of polymer coatings.

Preparation and characterization of strontium-doped bismuth borate glasses

Employing the melt quenching method, new bismuth borate glass compositions denoted as (40+x)Bi2O3–(60-x-y)B2O3–ySrO, with x and y ranging between 0 to 20 mol%, were synthesized. The X-ray Diffraction analyses confirmed the amorphous nature of all glass samples, indicating the absence of long-range order typically seen in crystalline materials. Concurrently, the Fourier-transform Infrared Spectroscopy examinations unveiled the existence of fundamental structural units within the glasses, including BO3 and BO4 trigonal and tetrahedral units, as well as BiO3 and BiO6 polyhedra, suggesting a complex network structure. Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA) and dilatometry assessed the glasses' thermal properties. DTA demonstrated the glasses' high thermal stability, with a stability value of up to 106°C, noting that stability improves with more SrO. Dilatometry analyses revealed these glasses exhibit a high thermal expansion coefficient, ranging from 8.69 to 10.7 ppm/°C, alongside relatively low glass transition temperatures between 362 and 432°C and dilatometric softening temperatures spanning from 380 to 447°C. Density measurements were conducted, followed by molar volume and oxygen packing density calculations, to glean further insights into the samples. Compared to other heavy-metal oxide glasses, the glasses examined in this study exhibited notably high-density values, ranging between 6.279 and 7.476 g/cm3 .

CO2-Based Polycarbonates with Low Glass Transition Temperatures Sourced from Long-Chain Terpenes

CO₂-Based Polycarbonates with Low Glass Transition Temperatures Sourced from Long-Chain Terpenes

Efficient and comprehensive utilization of sugarcane bagasse components through vanillic acid pretreatment

Lignocellulosic biomass, being a renewable carbon-based resource, holds paramount practical significance in terms of its comprehensive conversion and utilization for effectively substituting petroleum-based energy sources. Herein, we present a sustainable and environmental-friendly vanillic acid (VA) pretreatment approach for efficient and comprehensive utilization of sugarcane bagasse (SCB). The xylo-oligosaccharides (XOS)DP2-6 yield of 60.4 % (wt.% of xylan) was achieved under the conditions of 180 °C/15 min/6% VA (wt.% of SCB), while lignin condensation was simultaneously inhibited in this initial biorefinery stage. Subsequently, the enzymatic saccharification of the pretreatment residue was significantly enhanced due to the reduced cellulase adsorption of lignin. Lignin structural characterization demonstrated that VA could effectively incorporate to the lignin structure, resulting in the lignin exhibiting high preservation of β-O-4′ linkages (39.38/100 Ar), low molecular weight (2410 Da), abundant phenolic hydroxyl groups (3.70 mmol/g), and less degree of condensation (0.33). Importantly, the resulting less-condensed lignin (LCL) could effectively undergo melt-blending with poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) owing to its low glass transition temperature, thereby facilitating the establishment of enhanced intermolecular interactions (π–π interaction and hydrogen bond) between LCL and PBAT. These interactions enhanced the plasticization of PBAT on LCL, and as a result, the prepared P/LCL30 composite film possessed excellent tensile properties without requiring lignin modification or additional additives. The study presents a straightforward and efficient biorefinery conversion strategy for lignocellulosic biomass, wherein hemicellulose was degraded into XOS, cellulose was enzymatically hydrolyzed to glucose, and the remaining lignin with lower condensation was utilized as a filler of PBAT composite film.

Sustainable CO2-based PPC foams functionalized with enhanced glass transition temperature by a controllable hydrogen bonding complexation

Biodegradable polypropylene carbonate (PPC) has garnered significant attention for its commendable biodegradability and its role in mitigating the greenhouse effect. However, the inherent drawback of PPC, its low glass transition temperature (Tg), severely restricts its widespread use, especially at room temperature. In this study, we explore the utilization of MXene-OH/CNTs-OH (CM) hybrids, which encompass hydroxylated one-dimensional carbon nanotubes (CNTs-OH) and the two-dimensional layered structure of Ti3C2 (MXene-OH), to enhance the properties of PPC through hydrogen bonding complexation. By adjusting the content of nanofillers, the resulting PPC/CM composites demonstrate improved Tg, mechanical strength, and exceptional capability in supercritical foaming. Both experimental and theoretical analyses confirm that the CM crosslinking mechanism significantly elevates the Tg of the composite to 37.3 °C, while also enhancing tensile strength by 23.7% and antibacterial activity by 99.6%. This study presents a straightforward and practical method for developing functionalized, sustainable polymer foams with enhanced characteristics, poised for a diverse range of applications.

BF3 Complexing Phosphate/Phosphonate Ionic Liquids: Synthesis, Characterization and Thermophysical Properties.

A new group of BF3 complexing phosphate/phosphonate ionic liquids (ILs) [Emim][X(BF3)2] (X=dimethyl phosphate, diethyl phosphate, methyl phosphonate, and ethyl phosphonate) were synthesized and characterized. Key thermophysical properties of the new complex ionic liquids, including density, viscosity, conductivity, surface tension, solid-liquid phase transition, and thermal stability were determined and compared with those of [Emim][X]. Some other important thermophysical properties such as isobaric thermal expansion coefficient, molecular volume, standard molar entropy, and lattice potential energy were obtained from measured density data, and the free volume was estimated by a linear equation presented in this article, while critical temperature, normal boiling temperature, and enthalpy of vaporization were estimated from measured surface tension and density data. Furthermore, Fragility study shows that [Emim][X(BF3)2] should be considered as fragile liquids, while [Emim][X] could be considered as extremely fragile liquids. The ionicity of [Emim][X(BF3)2] was predicted by Walden rule, and the result shows that these ILs fit well with Walden law. The key features of these complex ILs are their extremely low glass transition (-95.33~-98.46 °C) without melting, considerably low viscosities (33.876~58.117 mPa ⋅ s), and high values of free volume fraction (comparable to [Omim][BF4], [Emim][NTf2], and [Emim][TCB]).

Photo-Healable Fabrics: Achieving Structural Control via Photochemical Solid-Liquid Transitions of Polystyrene/Azobenzene-Containing Polymer Blends.

While polymer fabrics are integral to a wide range of applications, their vulnerability to mechanical damage limits their sustainability and practicality. Addressing this challenge, our study introduces a versatile strategy to develop photohealable fabrics, utilizing a composite of polystyrene (PS) and an azobenzene-containing polymer (PAzo). This combination leverages the structural stability of PS to compensate for the mechanical weaknesses of PAzo, forming the fiber structures. Key to our approach is the reversible trans-cis photoisomerization of azobenzene groups within the PAzo under UV light exposure, enabling controlled morphological alterations in the PS/PAzo blend fibers. The transition of PAzo sections from a solid to a liquid state at a low glass transition temperature (Tg ∼ 13.7 °C) is followed by solidification under visible light, thus stabilizing the altered fiber structures. In this study, we explore various PS/PAzo blend ratios to optimize surface roughness and mechanical properties. Additionally, we demonstrate the capability of these fibers for photoinduced self-healing. When damaged fabrics are clamped and subjected to UV irradiation for 20 min and pressed for 24 h, the mobility of the cis-form PAzo sections facilitates healing while retaining the overall fabric structure. This innovative approach not only addresses the critical issue of durability in polymer fabrics but also offers a sustainable and practical solution, paving the way for its application in smart clothing and advanced fabric-based materials.