Dynamic covalent polymer networks: a molecular platform for designing functions beyond chemical recycling and self-healing

N Zheng, Y Xu, Q Zhao, T **e - Chemical Reviews, 2021 - ACS Publications
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 …

Biobased vitrimers: Towards sustainable and adaptable performing polymer materials

MA Lucherelli, A Duval, L Avérous - Progress in Polymer Science, 2022 - Elsevier
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 …

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 …

Recyclable and malleable thermosets enabled by activating dormant dynamic linkages

Z Lei, H Chen, C Luo, Y Rong, Y Hu, Y **, R Long… - Nature Chemistry, 2022 - nature.com
Chemical recycling of polymers is critical for improving the circular economy of plastics and
environmental sustainability. Traditional thermoset polymers have generally been …

Vitrimers: Current research trends and their emerging applications

J Zheng, ZM Png, SH Ng, GX Tham, E Ye, SS Goh… - Materials Today, 2021 - Elsevier
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 …

High-performance wearable thermoelectric generator with self-healing, recycling, and Lego-like reconfiguring capabilities

W Ren, Y Sun, D Zhao, A Aili, S Zhang, C Shi… - Science …, 2021 - science.org
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 …

Advances in sustainable thermosetting resins: From renewable feedstock to high performance and recyclability

J Liu, S Wang, Y Peng, J Zhu, W Zhao, X Liu - Progress in polymer science, 2021 - Elsevier
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 …

Vitrimers: Permanently crosslinked polymers with dynamic network topology

NJ Van Zee, R Nicolaÿ - Progress in Polymer Science, 2020 - Elsevier
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 …

Closed-loop chemical recycling of thermosetting polymers and their applications: a review

Y Liu, Z Yu, B Wang, P Li, J Zhu, S Ma - Green Chemistry, 2022 - pubs.rsc.org
Conventional thermosets are infusible and insoluble covalently cross-linked polymers that
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 …