Solid-phase esterification between poly(vinyl alcohol) and malonic acid and its function in toughening hydrogels
Tianqi Liu, Xin Peng, Yuanyuan Chen, Jianan Zhang, Chen Jiao, Huiliang Wang
Abstract
Solid-phase esterification reactions occur in the poly(vinyl alcohol)-malonic acid (PVA-MA) hydrogel by a simple drying treatment without using any catalyst under ambient conditions, which largely strengthen the hydrogel.
Topics & Concepts
Vinyl alcoholMalonic acidSelf-healing hydrogelsAlcoholPhase (matter)TougheningCatalysisChemistryPolymer chemistryChemical engineeringMaterials scienceOrganic chemistryPolymerComposite materialToughnessEngineeringHydrogels: synthesis, properties, applicationsAdvanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterizationbiodegradable polymer synthesis and properties