This review outlines latest developments in the field of self-healing rubbers and elastomers, analyzing their potential application to natural rubber (NR). Different validated healing concepts are presented and the possibilities of applying them to NR are discussed. Research in this field should aim at modifying the chemical structure of NR as to enhance physical or chemical reversible interactions either intermolecular or intramolecular. The realization of better mechanical properties at relevant working conditions and with milder healing conditions remains a challenge for all self-healing rubbers. This overview should be seen as setting the conceptual framework for new developments with a more clearly defined industrial focus.

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天然橡胶治愈的途径：综述

这篇综述概述了自修复橡胶和弹性体领域的最新发展，并分析了它们在天然橡胶（NR）中的潜在应用。提出了不同的经过验证的治疗方案，并讨论了将其应用于自然疗法的可能性。该领域的研究应旨在修饰NR的化学结构，以增强分子间或分子内的物理或化学可逆相互作用。对于所有的自愈橡胶而言，在相关的工作条件下以及在较温和的愈合条件下实现更好的机械性能仍然是一个挑战。该概述应被视为为具有明确定义的工业重点的新发展设置概念框架。