Rapid self-healing, multiple recyclability and mechanically robust plant oil-based epoxy resins enabled by incorporating tri-dynamic covalent bonding
Chaoqun Zhang, Xiao Wang, Dunsheng Liang, Henghui Deng, Zirun Lin, Pengju Feng, Qingwen Wang
Abstract
Novel bio-based epoxy resins with high tensile strength, rapid self-healing and excellent multiple recyclability were synthesized through thiol–epoxy “click” reaction between epoxidized vegetable oils and dithiol-functionalized boronic ester.
Topics & Concepts
EpoxySelf-healingMaterials scienceCovalent bondUltimate tensile strengthDithiolComposite materialOrganic chemistryChemistryPathologyAlternative medicineMedicinePolymer composites and self-healingCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysisbiodegradable polymer synthesis and properties