Thermoplastic silicone elastomers from divanillin crosslinkers in a catalyst-free process
Robert Bui, Michael A. Brook
Abstract
Silicone elastomers are typically thermosets that are difficult to recycle or repurpose.
Topics & Concepts
Thermoplastic elastomerSiliconeElastomerCatalysisThermoplasticPolymer scienceMaterials sciencePolymer chemistryComposite materialChemical engineeringChemistryCopolymerPolymerOrganic chemistryEngineeringPolymer composites and self-healingSilicone and Siloxane ChemistryAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials