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| world’s first self-healing iPhone case |
The Scratch Shield paint finish developed by Nissan in collaboration with the University of Tokyo and Advanced Softmaterials Inc. is currently available on the Nissan Murano, 370Z and X-Trail, along with Infiniti models. Nissan says it has used ABS plastic, a high grade material in developing the Nissan Scratch Shield iPhone case to enable a more rigid, robust and tighter-fitting case.Nissan says the trial now underway with an initial batch of prototype iPhone cases marks the first time its self-healing paint finish has been trialed on a non-automotive product in Europe.
The Scratch Shield paint is made from polyrotaxane, which has a chemical structure that is able to react and change back to its original shape and fill the gap that results from a fine scratch. Small scratches can heal in as little as an hour, while more severe scratches can take up to a week. Aside from its self-healing properties, Nissan says the Scratch Shield paint also provides a surface that is more gel-like and easier to grip than the glossy surface produced by conventional paint.
Nissan plans to release the cases compatible with the iPhone 4 and 4S for sale to the public later this year.
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