Inverse vulcanization below the melting point of sulfur
Bowen Zhang, Hui Gao, Peiyao Yan, Samuel Petcher, Tom Hasell
Abstract
A sodium diethyldithiocarbamate catalyst allows direct polymerisation of elemental sulfur with organic crosslinkers at reduced temperature.
Topics & Concepts
VulcanizationSulfurMelting pointCatalysisPolymerizationMaterials sciencePolymer chemistrySodiumChemistryInorganic chemistryOrganic chemistryNatural rubberPolymerSynthesis and properties of polymersSilicone and Siloxane ChemistryEpoxy Resin Curing Processes