Epoxy resins (EPs), accounting for about 70% of the thermosetting resin market, have been
recognized as the most widely used thermosetting resins in the world. Nowadays, 90% of …

Immediate action is necessary to alleviate the severe environmental problems such as
climate change, deforestation, and plastic pollution. One of the reasons for global warming is …

Thermosets have many advantages such as excellent mechanical properties, dimensional
stability, and chemical and environmental resistance, but suffer from unsustainability …

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 …

Lignin, a major component of lignocellulose, is the largest source of aromatic building blocks
on the planet and harbors great potential to serve as starting material for the production of …

Vitrimers are a new type of polymers with promising applications in innovative materials.
Epoxidized soybean oil (ESO) is an ideal candidate for vitrimer preparation owing to its …

Cross-linked polymers are ubiquitous in daily life, finding applications as tires, insulation,
adhesives, automotive parts, and countless other products. The covalent cross-links in these …

Lignins are the most important aromatic renewable natural resource today, serving as a
sustainable, environmentally acceptable alternative feedstock to fossil‐derived chemicals …

Coated controlled-release fertilizers (CRFs) are widely used in agriculture, and the
persistent presence of residual polymer coating has raised environmental concerns. This …

Conventional thermosets are built by nonrenewable fossil resources and are arduous to be
reprocessed, recycled, and reshaped due to their permanent covalent cross-linking, and …