<p>➀ Researchers at Texas A&M University revealed the shape-recovery and self-healing capabilities of Aromatic Thermosetting Copolyester (ATSP), a carbon-fiber composite, through cyclic loading and high-temperature testing; </p><p>➁ The material demonstrated durability across hundreds of stress cycles, with heating (up to 280°C) triggering self-healing, restoring near-full strength after two cycles and retaining 80% efficiency by the fifth cycle; </p><p>➂ X-ray imaging confirmed structural recovery despite gradual mechanical fatigue, highlighting ATSP's chemical stability and potential for automotive safety applications.</p>