RSC Applied Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(5), P. 826 - 837
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
study
combines
1
H
NMR
and
chemometrics
to
determine
optimal
processing
conditions
for
aromatic
disulfide-based
vitrimers,
revealing
a
correlation
between
model
reactions
vitrimer
networks.
Embedding
dynamic
covalent
bonds
into
polymer
compositions
transforms
static
thermosets
active
materials
with
the
reprocessability
of
thermoplastics
and
bulk
properties
cross-linked
networks.
This
class
next-generation
materials,
called
adaptable
networks,
shows
significant
promise
in
composites,
soft
optoelectronics,
robotics.
Herein,
we
synthesized
two
oligosiloxane-based
epoxy
networks
that
provide
fast
bond
exchange.
Oligosiloxane
diepoxides
were
cured
stoichiometric
amounts
1,2-phenylenediacetic
acid
to
generate
bonding
mechanisms.
The
resulting
provided
access
stress-relaxation
times
(1–10
min)
at
temperatures
only
130
°C
excellent
reprocessability.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 20, 2024
Due
to
their
remarkable
features
of
lightweight,
high
strength,
stiffness,
high-temperature
resistance,
and
corrosion
carbon
fiber
reinforced
polymers
(CFRPs)
are
extensively
used
in
sports
equipment,
vehicles,
aircraft,
windmill
blades,
other
sectors.
The
urging
need
develop
a
resource-saving
environmentally
responsible
society
requires
the
recycling
CFRPs.
Traditional
CFRPs,
on
hand,
difficult
recycle
due
permanent
covalent
crosslinking
polymer
matrices.
combination
adaptable
networks
(CANs)
with
fibers
(CFs)
marks
new
development
path
for
closed-loop
recyclable
CFRPs
resins.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
most
recent
developments
from
unique
paradigm
dynamic
polymers,
CANs.
These
sophisticated
materials
diverse
functions,
oriented
towards
CFs
resin
sustainability,
further
categorized
into
several
active
domains
bonds,
including
ester
imine
disulfide
boronic
acetal
linkages,
etc.
Finally,
possible
strategies
future
design
CFPRs
by
combining
chemistry
innovation
interface
science
proposed.
International Polymer Processing,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 20, 2025
Abstract
Concerns
about
the
effect
on
environment
and
non-renewable
nature
of
plastics
have
sparked
a
substantial
field
study
towards
creation
recyclable
polymers.
Vitrimers
are
potential
class
reusable
polymers
that
recently
attracted
lot
interest.
Like
conventional
thermosets
in
strength,
durability,
chemical
resistance,
these
materials
offer
added
benefit
being
at
end
their
useful
life.
Their
structure,
which
includes
dynamic
covalent
crosslinks
to
provide
stability
while
enabling
reprocessing,
is
credited
with
this
special
characteristic.
We
lay
out
an
overview
recent
developments
applications
epoxy
based
vitrimeric
by
using
different
types
adaptable
networks
(CANs)
–
single,
dual
triple
paper
attention
design
tactics
make
it
easier
create
circular
future.
Covalent
Adaptable
Networks
(CAN),
novel
polymer
family
can
bridge
gap
between
thermoplastics,
emerged
years
uses
chemistry
crosslinked
networks.
The
was
enhanced
2011
Leibler
colleagues
when
they
introduced
notion
vitrimers,
retain
integrity
network
even
after
heating
allow
connections
be
reallocated
within
them
associative
exchange
reactions.
This
review
also
demonstrates
how
vitrimer
community
paying
need
for
sustainable
material
development
demonstrating
use
biobased
building
blocks
synthesis
high-performing
vitrimers.
Having
outlined
primary
characteristics
commercialization
vitrimers
emphasized
portray
benefits
self-healing,
malleability,
orthogonal
processability,
various
shape
memories
along
solutions
synthetic
materials.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(6), P. 9736 - 9747
Published: Jan. 31, 2025
The
rapid
increase
in
electronic
waste
(e-waste)
necessitates
sustainable
materials
that
combine
functionality
with
recyclability.
Here,
we
introduce
a
novel
approach
for
creating
flexible
vitrimers─reprocessable
polymers
dynamic
covalent
bonds─for
use
applications,
such
as
wiring
and
connectors.
By
extending
polymer
chains
employing
transesterification
reaction,
develop
vitrimers
exhibit
tunable
viscoelastic
properties,
high
stretchability
(over
250%
tensile
strain),
enhanced
toughness
(up
to
466
J/m3).
Our
demonstrate
topological
freezing
temperature
(Tv)
of
185-248
°C,
adjustable
through
catalyst
concentration
chain
length.
are
synthesized
by
using
two-step
process
involving
widely
available
industrial
chemicals.
Molecular
dynamics
simulations
provide
insight
into
how
extension
network
topology
affect
viscoelasticity,
supporting
the
experimental
findings.
Using
transesterification,
bonding
between
rigid
can
be
achieved.
We
prototype
functional
USB
cable
successfully
transfers
power
data,
showcases
repairability,
is
recyclable
solvent-based
process.
These
results
highlight
potential
reducing
e-waste
advancing
manufacturing.
ACS Macro Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 341 - 348
Published: March 5, 2025
A
single-step
method
that
produces
percolated,
dynamic
covalent
cross-links
integrated
into
the
PP
homopolymer
has
not
been
previously
demonstrated.
Here,
we
synthesized
adaptable
networks
(CANs)
from
polypropylene
(PP)
homopolymers
using
180
°C,
radical-based,
reactive
processing
with
a
free-radical
initiator,
dicumyl
peroxide
(DCP),
and
resonance-stabilized,
aromatic
disulfide
cross-linkers,
one
methacrylate-based
another
phenyl
acrylate-based.
Both
cross-linkers
yielded
when
reactively
processed
at
4
wt
%
relatively
high
molecular
weight
(MW)
(melt
flow
index
(MFI)
=
12)
DCP.
The
acrylate-based
cross-linker
also
other
studied
DCP/cross-linker
concentrations
low
MW
(MFI
35).
Notably,
our
highest
cross-link
density
CAN
exhibited
full
recovery
of
after
three
reprocessing
steps
by
compression
molding;
within
experimental
uncertainty
melt
extrusion.
Macromolecular Rapid Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 6, 2025
The
combination
of
gold
nanoparticles
(Au-NPs)
and
block
copolymer
(BCP)-based
vinylogous
urethane
vitrimers
leads
to
advanced
nanocomposites
where
the
thermal,
mechanical,
thermo-mechanical
properties
are
enhanced
without
interfering
with
formation
groups
transamination
in
dynamic
polymer
network.
Photoiniferter
reversible
addition-fragmentation
chain
transfer
polymerization
(photoRAFT)
inverse
Turkevich
synthesis
used
this
work
fabricate
desired
BCPs
spherical
Au-NPs.
key
feature
is
integration
Au-NPs
into
matrix
as
fixed
parts
hybrid
network,
ensuring
full
recyclability.
A
wide
range
can
be
tuned
by
variations
content,
monomers,
BCP
architecture.
After
ligand
exchange,
network
formation,
reprocessing
through
heat
compression,
unique
optical
retained,
allowing
plasmonic
heating
trigger
exchange
reaction
within
materials.
As
a
result,
Au-doped
self-heal
exhibit
shape-memory
shortly
after
exposure
not
only
but
also
light.
This
incorporation
could
provide
versatile
platform
for
development
materials
offering
potential
applications
coatings,
sensors,
electronic
devices,
etc.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(46), P. 25450 - 25462
Published: Nov. 9, 2023
Finding
new
chemistry
platforms
for
easily
recyclable
polymers
has
become
a
key
challenge
to
face
environmental
concerns
and
the
growing
plastics
demand.
Here,
we
report
dynamic
between
CO2-sourced
alkylidene
oxazolidones
thiols,
delivering
circular
non-isocyanate
polyurethane
networks
embedding
N,S-acetal
bonds.
The
production
of
oxazolidone
monomers
from
CO2
is
facile
scalable
starting
cheap
reagents.
Their
copolymerization
with
polythiol
occurs
under
mild
conditions
in
presence
catalytic
amount
acid
furnish
polymer
networks.
structure
tuned
by
virtue
monomer
design,
translating
into
wide
panel
mechanical
properties
similar
commodity
plastics,
ranging
PDMS-like
elastomers
[with
Young's
modulus
(E)
2.9
MPa
elongation
at
break
(εbreak)
159%]
polystyrene-like
rigid
(with
E
=
2400
MPa,
εbreak
3%).
highly
dissociative
nature
bonds
demonstrated
exploited
offer
three
different
recycling
scenarios
thermosets:
(1)
compression
molding,
extrusion,
or
injection
molding─with
multiple
(at
least
10
times)
without
any
material
property
deterioration,
(2)
chemical
through
depolymerization,
followed
repolymerization,
also
applicable
composites,
(3)
upcycling
two
oxazolidone-based
thermosets
single
one
distinct
properties.
This
work
highlights
platform
designing
containing
elusive
motifs.
versatility
this
shows
great
potential
preparation
materials
(including
composites)
tuneable
structures
properties,
end-of-life
scenarios.