Schematic illustration of dynamic-stable and self-healable wires inspired by the myelinated axon (IMAGE)

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Schematic illustration of dynamic-stable and self-healable wires inspired by the myelinated axon

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(a) Schematic illustration of the core-shell configuration of the myelinated axon with efficient neural action potential transmission capability. The hydrogen bonds and Van der Waals forces between the myelin shell and axon core guarantee reliable transmission of neural action potential in myelinated axon. (b) Schematic illustration of self-healable wires (LM/SHP) with high dynamic stability and sufficient electron transport capability. The hydrogen-bond and coordination-bond interactions between the self-healable polymer (SHP) shell and liquid metal (LM) core result in mechanical-electrical coupling for enhancement of the dynamic stability.

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