Catalyst-free dynamic transesterification towards a high-performance and fire-safe epoxy vitrimer and its carbon fiber composite
Jiahui Chen, Bowen Liu, Jiahui Lu, Peng Lu, Yaling Tang, Li Chen, Yu‐Zhong Wang
Abstract
A new strategy was proposed to design a fire-safe vitrimer with catalyst-free adaptable ester-linked networks and its composite. Furthermore, the vitrimer matrix in the composite was degraded to achieve carbon fibers with nearly 100% recyclability.
Topics & Concepts
EpoxyComposite numberMaterials scienceComposite materialTransesterificationCatalysisFiberCarbon fibersOrganic chemistryChemistryPolymer composites and self-healingFlame retardant materials and propertiesPolymer Nanocomposites and Properties