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Dynamic Covalent Polymer Networks: from Old Chemistry to Modern Day Innovations.

Weike Zou, +4 more
- 01 Apr 2017 - 
- Vol. 29, Iss: 14, pp 1606100
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This work designs dynamic covalent polymer networks with unique adaptive properties for vitrimeric rheological behavior and solid-state plasticity for this type of material, and suggests a promising future for this class of materials.
Abstract
Dynamic covalent polymer networks have long been recognized. With the initial focus on the unintended impact of dynamic covalent linkages on the viscoelasticity of commercial rubbers, efforts in modern times have transitioned into designing dynamic covalent polymer networks with unique adaptive properties. Whereas self-healing and thermoset reprocessing have been the primary motivations for studying dynamic covalent polymer networks, the recent discovery of the vitrimeric rheological behavior and solid-state plasticity for this type of material have opened up new opportunities in material innovations. This, coupled with the revelation of the dynamic characteristics of commercially relevant polymer building blocks such as esters and urethanes, suggests a promising future for this class of materials.

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