Macromolecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
57(10), P. 4817 - 4825
Published: May 7, 2024
In
this
study,
polydimethylsiloxane
(PDMS)-based
covalent
adaptable
networks
have
been
prepared
in
a
one-pot,
catalyst-free
way
which
dynamic
β-amino
esters
(BAEs)
are
introduced
via
aza-Michael
addition
between
available
acrylate/amine-terminated
PDMS-compounds.
The
straightforward
introduction
of
those
BAE-groups
such
high-value
elastomers
provides
the
ability
to
relax
applied
stress
at
elevated
temperatures
and
hence
capability
reshaping
by
compression
molding
least
5
times
without
significant
changes
properties.
Moreover,
mechanical
properties
tunable
varying
cross-linker
and/or
filler
content.
Interestingly,
utilization
silica
fillers
not
only
enhances
network
formation
but
also
accelerates
exchange
reactions,
resulting
twice
faster
relaxation
while
maintaining
creep
resistance
service
temperatures.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
144(27), P. 12280 - 12289
Published: June 27, 2022
To
develop
siloxane-containing
vitrimers
with
fast
dynamic
characteristics,
different
mechanistic
pathways
have
been
investigated
using
a
range
of
catalysts.
In
particular,
one
siloxane
exchange
pathway
has
found
to
show
behavior
in
useful
temperature
(180–220
°C)
for
its
application
vitrimers.
The
mechanism
is
involve
1,5,7-triazabicyclo
[4.4.0]
dec-5-ene
(TBD)
as
an
organic
catalyst
the
presence
hydroxyl
groups.
Using
this
new
approach,
ultrafast
stress-relaxation
characteristics
(relaxation
times
below
10
s)
prepared
readily
available
epoxy
resin
and
siloxane-amine
hardener.
Subsequently,
low
viscosity
vitrimer
enabled
preparation
glass
fiber-reinforced
composites
industrially
relevant
vacuum-assisted
infusion
technique.
resulting
composite
was
successfully
thermoformed
into
shape,
which
makes
it
possible
envision
second
life
such
highly
engineered
materials.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
61(48)
Published: Sept. 26, 2022
Dynamic
covalent
polymer
networks
provide
an
interesting
solution
to
the
challenging
recyclability
of
thermosets
and
elastomers.
One
remaining
design
constraints,
however,
is
balancing
thermal
reprocessability
in
form
material
flow
with
dimensional
stability
during
use.
As
a
result,
many
chemistries
are
being
investigated
order
improve
bond
reactivity
control
robustness.
This
Minireview
highlights
number
promising
concepts,
particular
emphasis
on
disconnecting
chemical
low
high
temperature
regimes
obtain
creep
resistant,
yet
highly
dynamic
networks.
In
addition,
we
will
highlight
impact
sharp
changes
when
applying
extrapolation-based
approaches
rheological
analysis.
confident
that
abandoning
myth
"permanent"
aid
development
sustainable
polymeric
materials
can
truly
combine
benefits
thermoplastic
thermoset
behaviour.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: March 10, 2023
Delicate
geometries
and
suitable
mechanical
properties
are
essential
for
device
applications
of
polymer
materials.
3D
printing
offers
unprecedented
versatility,
but
the
typically
fixed
after
printing.
Here,
we
report
a
photo-printable
dynamic
covalent
network
that
can
undergo
two
independently
controllable
bond
exchange
reactions,
allowing
reprogramming
geometry
Specifically,
is
designed
to
contain
hindered
urea
bonds
pendant
hydroxyl
groups.
The
homolytic
between
allows
reconfiguring
printed
shape
without
affecting
topology
properties.
Under
different
conditions,
transformed
into
urethane
via
reactions
with
groups,
which
permits
tailoring
freedom
reprogram
in
an
on-demand
fashion
opportunity
produce
multiple
products
from
one
single
step.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(16), P. 9112 - 9117
Published: April 14, 2023
Covalent
adaptable
networks
(CANs)
represent
a
novel
class
of
polymeric
materials
crosslinked
by
dynamic
covalent
bonds.
Since
their
first
discovery,
CANs
have
attracted
great
attention
due
to
high
mechanical
strength
and
stability
like
conventional
thermosets
under
service
conditions
easy
reprocessability
thermoplastics
certain
external
stimuli.
Here,
we
report
the
example
ionic
(ICANs),
type
ionomers,
consisting
negatively
charged
backbone
structures.
More
specifically,
two
ICANs
with
different
compositions
were
prepared
through
spiroborate
chemistry.
Given
nature
linkages,
resulting
ionomer
display
rapid
closed-loop
recyclability
mild
conditions.
The
mechanically
broken
into
smaller
pieces
can
be
reprocessed
coherent
solids
at
120
°C
within
only
1
min
nearly
100%
recovery
properties.
Upon
treating
dilute
hydrochloric
acid
room
temperature,
valuable
monomers
easily
chemically
recycled
in
almost
quantitative
yield.
This
work
demonstrates
potential
bonds
as
linkage
for
development
new
reprocessable
recyclable
thermosets.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
143(38), P. 15834 - 15844
Published: Sept. 15, 2021
Here,
we
report
the
introduction
of
internally
catalyzed
amide
bonds
to
obtain
covalent
adaptable
polyamide
networks
that
rely
on
dissociation
equilibrium
between
dicarboxamides
and
imides.
While
are
usually
considered
be
robust
thermally
stable,
present
study
shows
their
dynamic
character
can
activated
by
a
smart
choice
available
building
blocks
without
addition
any
external
catalyst
or
other
additives.
Hence,
range
polyamide-based
with
variable
mechanical
viscoelastic
properties
have
been
obtained
in
systematic
study,
using
straightforward
curing
process
dibasic
ester
amine
compounds.
Since
involves
cyclic
imide
formation,
correlation
ring
size
thermomechanical
viscosity
profile
was
studied
for
five-
seven-membered
intermediates,
depending
chosen
monomer.
This
resulted
marked
temperature
response
activation
energies
116–197
kJ
mol–1,
yielding
sharp
transition
elastic
viscous
behavior.
Moreover,
ease
versatility
this
chemistry
platform
were
demonstrated
selecting
variety
amines,
resulting
densely
cross-linked
Tg
values
ranging
from
−20
110
°C.
With
approach,
it
is
possible
design
amorphous
an
acute
response,
allowing
good
reprocessability
and,
simultaneously,
high
resistance
irreversible
deformation
at
elevated
temperatures.
ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
10(1), P. 594 - 602
Published: Dec. 27, 2021
This
work
describes
new
fully
bio-based
vitrimers
prepared
from
isosorbide,
a
renewable
sugar-based
chemical.
Isosorbide
was
reacted
with
4-hydroxypropionic
acid,
paraformaldehyde,
mono-ethanolamine,
and/or
furfurylamine
via
consecutive
solvent-free
Fischer
esterification
and
Mannich-like
ring-closure
reactions.
The
two-step
synthesis
led
to
the
formation
of
di-telechelic
benzoxazine-terminated
isosorbide
monomer,
containing
ester
bonds
aliphatic
hydroxyl
furan
groups.
atom
economy
factor
yields
85%.
structural
features
resulting
products
were
substantiated
by
spectroscopic
techniques.
ring-opening
polymerization
monitored
rheological
differential
scanning
calorimetry
(DSC)
measurements.
Very
high
Tg
values
afforded
substructure
measured
(from
143
193
°C),
which
increase
ring
content.
Internally
catalyzed
transesterification
reactions
conferred
fast
dynamic
exchanges
(τ*
=
300
s
at
180
°C).
Self-healing
chemical
mechanical
recycling
also
demonstrated.
Finally,
degradability
polybenzoxazine
demonstrated
as
well.
materials
highly
stable
in
pH-neutral
water,
even
80
°C
for
60
days,
but
owing
structure,
pronounced
degradation
observed
under
acidic
or
alkaline
conditions.
In
summary,
is
suitable
building
block
design
degradable
100%
recyclable
high-Tg
vitrimers.
Macromolecules,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
56(21), P. 8688 - 8696
Published: Nov. 3, 2023
Polymers
with
dynamic
covalent
bonds
are
an
exciting
class
of
materials
properties
and
potential
applications
that
rapidly
gain
significant
attention
from
diverse
scientific
communities.
While
the
number
publications
on
this
emerging
topic
increases
exponentially,
navigating
through
literature
reveals
a
series
physical
inconsistencies
in
previously
established
concepts
some
misconceptions
data
analysis
interpretation.
The
current
paper
presents
practices
often
applied
to
characterization
systems
emphasizes
particular
may
lead
critical
divergences
misinterpretations
results.
We
particularly
focus
should
be
avoided
interpretation
stress–relaxation
viscoelastic
estimates
bond
dissociation
energy.
Instead,
we
suggest
using
traditional
approaches
have
been
polymer
for
decades.
Lastly,
emphasize
challenges
full
understanding
microscopic
behavior
vitrimers.