Moisture-resistant and room-temperature self-healing glassy plastic with thiocarbonyl and hyperbranched structure
Weihang Li, Minjie Cai, Yihang Yao, Y. Huang, Haitao Wu, Wenqiang Wu, Jie Wen, Jinrong Wu
Abstract
A moisture-resistant glassy plastic (MRGP) with hyperbranched structure and terminal thiocarbonyl groups is demonstrated. Its hydrogen bonding network exhibits remarkable moisture resistance and enables complete and fast healing at room temperature.
Topics & Concepts
MoistureMaterials scienceComposite materialSelf-healingPolymer chemistryPolymer scienceChemical engineeringMedicineAlternative medicineEngineeringPathologyPolymer composites and self-healingAdvanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterizationbiodegradable polymer synthesis and properties