Atom transfer radical polymerization was employed to induce the living polymerization of an
azobenzene-containing monomer, 10-[4-(4-hexylphenylazo) phenoxy] decyl acrylate, with …

Multiazobenzene compounds, hexakis-O-[4-(phenylazo) phenoxyalkylcarboxyl]-d-mannitols
and hexakis-O-[4-(4-hexylphenylazo) phenoxyalkylcarboxyl]-d-mannitols, exhibit …

The development of structural epoxy adhesives with the capacity to bond and de-bond on-
demand would open many opportunities for the assembly, inspection, repair, and end of life …

Adhesive bonding is a viable technique for joining a wide range of materials (eg metals,
polymers, ceramics, etc., and combinations of any of these materials). However, one …

In this study a methodology to assure easy debonding of adhesive joints by combining the
inductive heating method and the use of thermally expandable particles (TEPs) was …

ABSTRACT A reversible isothermal phase transition between the liquid and solid states in
response to light irradiation was achieved in side chain-type azobenzene polymers. These …

Adhesive bonding has found applications in various areas from high technology industries
such as aeronautics, aerospace, electronics, and automotive to traditional industries such as …

Traditional adhesives often result in irreversible bonds, hindering disassembly and recycling
processes. In response to the growing demand for sustainable practices, researchers have …

In this work an innovative technique for multi-material adhesive joints debonding by
combining the inductive heating method and the use of thermally expandable particles …

Thermally expandable particles (TEPs) are used in a wide variety of applications by industry
mainly for weight reduction and appearance improvement for thermoplastics, inks, and …