One-pot Synthesis of Depolymerizable δ-lactone Based Vitrimers.
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.202300954
Abstract: Here we report a depolymerizable vitrimer that allows both reprocessability and monomer recovering by a simple and scalable one-pot two-step synthesis of vitrimers from cyclic lactones. Biobased δ-valerolactone with alkyl substituents (δ-lactone) has low ceiling… read more here.
Keywords: pot synthesis; vitrimer; lactone; one pot ... See more keywords
Glycerol Induced Catalyst-Free Curing of Epoxy and Vitrimer Preparation.
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DOI: 10.1002/marc.201800889
Abstract: Epoxy vitrimers prepared from anhydride-cured epoxies exhibit, repairable and reprocessable properties; however, they generally rely on a large amount of catalyst for accelerating the dynamic transesterification (DTER). If the catalyst loading is not enough, the… read more here.
Keywords: vitrimer; glycerol; catalyst free; catalyst ... See more keywords
Tough and Thermostable Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)/Vitrimer Blend with Enhanced Interfacial Compatibility.
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DOI: 10.1002/marc.202200972
Abstract: Polymer blending is an efficient way to obtain extraordinary polymeric materials. However, once permanently cross-linked thermosets are involved in blending, there are challenges in designing and optimizing the structures and interfacial compatibility of blends. Vitrimer… read more here.
Keywords: blend enhanced; pbt; vitrimer; interfacial compatibility ... See more keywords
Graphene functionalisations: Conserving vitrimer properties towards nanoparticles recovery using mild dissolution
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compscitech.2021.109072
Abstract: Abstract Graphene epoxy nanocomposites are highly investigated for the potential to combine properties of the polymer matrix and nanofillers. Epoxy vitrimer presents many advantages compared to traditional epoxy thermoset such as stress relaxation and recycling… read more here.
Keywords: vitrimer properties; vitrimer; graphene; dissolution graphene ... See more keywords
Flexible, Reconfigurable, and Self-healing TPU/Vitrimer Polymer Blend with Copolymerization Triggered by Bond Exchange Reaction.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b21411
Abstract: In recent decades, flexible, reconfigurable and fast-response self-healing polymers have attracted considerable concentration for both industrial field and scientific research. Mechanical blending remains as the most mature, economical, effective, and the simplest approach to produce… read more here.
Keywords: vitrimer; bond exchange; polymer; self healing ... See more keywords
Facile Surface Depolymerization Promotes the Welding of Hard Epoxy Vitrimer
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DOI: 10.3390/ma15134488
Abstract: Welding via bond exchange reactions has provided advances in obtaining high-quality joining performance. However, the reported welding method requires a relatively high press force, and challenges are still encountered in welding hard vitrimer. In this… read more here.
Keywords: depolymerization; facile surface; welding strength; vitrimer ... See more keywords
Study into the Mechanical Properties of a New Aeronautic-Grade Epoxy-Based Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced Vitrimer
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DOI: 10.3390/polym14061223
Abstract: The current drive for sustainability demands recyclable matrices for composite materials. Vitrimers combine thermoset properties with reprocessability, but their mechanical performance in highly loaded applications, for instance, composites for aeronautics, is still to be demonstrated.… read more here.
Keywords: aeronautic grade; carbon; carbon fiber; vitrimer ... See more keywords
Sustainable Bio-Based UV-Cured Epoxy Vitrimer from Castor Oil
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DOI: 10.3390/polym15041024
Abstract: Vitrimers brought new properties in thermosets by allowing their reshaping, self-healing, reprocessing, and network rearrangement without changing structural integrity. In this study, epoxidized castor oil (ECO) was successfully used for the straightforward synthesis of a… read more here.
Keywords: bio based; vitrimer; castor oil; mechanical properties ... See more keywords