Chemically recyclable and reprogrammable epoxy thermosets derived from renewable resources
Tankut Türel, Özgün Dağlar, Christos Pantazidis, Željko Tomović
Abstract
Bio-based epoxy networks were synthesized using a vanillin-based epoxy monomer and bio-derived diamines. These networks were recycled using both acidic depolymerization and transimination methods. Reprogramming was achieved using different amines.
Topics & Concepts
EpoxyThermosetting polymerRenewable resourceRenewable energyBusinessPolymer scienceComputer scienceMaterials scienceChemistryOrganic chemistryEngineeringElectrical engineeringProcess Optimization and IntegrationCatalysis for Biomass ConversionPolymer composites and self-healing