The researchers have now proved their techniques in electroplated layers of copper, nickel and zinc, and believe that self-repairing metals should commonly be available in the years ahead.

研究人员现在已经在电镀铜层，镍层和锌层上证实了这种技术，同时他们相信在未来的几年里将会普遍实现金属的自我修复技术。