Dynamic covalent polymer networks: a molecular platform for designing functions beyond chemical recycling and self-healing
Dynamic covalent polymer networks (DCPN) have historically attracted attention for their
unique roles in chemical recycling and self-healing, which are both relevant for sustainable …
unique roles in chemical recycling and self-healing, which are both relevant for sustainable …
Biobased vitrimers: Towards sustainable and adaptable performing polymer materials
In the last decades, Covalent Adaptable Networks (CAN) appeared as an innovative
polymer family, able to bridge the gap between thermoplastics and thermosets. CAN rely on …
polymer family, able to bridge the gap between thermoplastics and thermosets. CAN rely on …
Strong and tough supramolecular covalent adaptable networks with room‐temperature closed‐loop recyclability
Z Zhang, D Lei, C Zhang, Z Wang, Y **… - Advanced …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Development of closed‐loop chemically recyclable plastics (CCRPs) that can be
widely used in daily life can be a fundamental solution to the global plastic waste crisis …
widely used in daily life can be a fundamental solution to the global plastic waste crisis …
Recyclable and malleable thermosets enabled by activating dormant dynamic linkages
Chemical recycling of polymers is critical for improving the circular economy of plastics and
environmental sustainability. Traditional thermoset polymers have generally been …
environmental sustainability. Traditional thermoset polymers have generally been …
Vitrimers: Current research trends and their emerging applications
The development of recyclable plastics is a key research focus in today's world due to their
environmental issues, and non-renewability concerns. Recently, vitrimeric materials have …
environmental issues, and non-renewability concerns. Recently, vitrimeric materials have …
High-performance wearable thermoelectric generator with self-healing, recycling, and Lego-like reconfiguring capabilities
Thermoelectric generators (TEGs) are an excellent candidate for powering wearable
electronics and the “Internet of Things,” due to their capability of directly converting heat to …
electronics and the “Internet of Things,” due to their capability of directly converting heat to …
Advances in sustainable thermosetting resins: From renewable feedstock to high performance and recyclability
In polymer science and industry, the important role of thermosetting resin is well-recognized.
However, most thermosets suffer from the overdependence on petroleum resource and in …
However, most thermosets suffer from the overdependence on petroleum resource and in …
Vitrimers: Permanently crosslinked polymers with dynamic network topology
The study of synthetic organic polymers rapidly expanded since Staudinger's recognition of
the covalent structure of macromolecules. Today, these materials are far from just an …
the covalent structure of macromolecules. Today, these materials are far from just an …
Closed-loop chemical recycling of thermosetting polymers and their applications: a review
Conventional thermosets are infusible and insoluble covalently cross-linked polymers that
are difficult to recycle and reuse when discarded. Recent years have witnessed the …
are difficult to recycle and reuse when discarded. Recent years have witnessed the …
Dynamic covalent chemistry in polymer networks: a mechanistic perspective
JM Winne, L Leibler, FE Du Prez - Polymer Chemistry, 2019 - pubs.rsc.org
The incorporation of dynamic covalent linkages within and between polymer chains brings
new properties to classical thermosetting polymer formulations, in particular in terms of …
new properties to classical thermosetting polymer formulations, in particular in terms of …