Inorganic salt transition states: a stable and highly stretchable elastomer-like phase (ELP) of phosphate salts at the air-solid interface

An elastomer-like phase (ELP) of phosphate salts with ultra-high stability was successfully prepared at the air-solid interface. ELPs possess multilayered structures, and exhibit high elasticity, and strong self-healing abilities. These unique properties of ELPs greatly expand our understanding of inorganic salts and reveal their potential application in future material fields. An ultra-high stable elastomer-like phase (ELP) of phosphate salts was formed at the air-solid interface of a specially designed substrate, possessing multilayered structures, elasticity and self-healing abilities.