Facile <i>in situ</i> construction of a covalent adaptable network polyester vitrimer with advanced performance in repairability, foamability and recyclability
Pengzhi Li, Bin Lan, Xutao Zhang, Siyuan Lei, Qi Yang, Pengjian Gong, Chul B. Park, Guangxian Li
Abstract
An environmentally friendly polyester vitrimer was prepared through an efficient one-pot method. The vitrimer possesses advanced recyclability, foamability, creep resistance and self-healing performance.
Topics & Concepts
PolyesterMaterials scienceIn situCovalent bondUnsaturated polyesterPolymer scienceComposite materialPolymer chemistryOrganic chemistryChemistryPolymer composites and self-healingConducting polymers and applicationsSynthetic Organic Chemistry Methods