Sustainable alternative to bisphenol A epoxy resin: high-performance recyclable epoxy vitrimers derived from protocatechuic acid
Yangqing Tao, Linxuan Fang, Menglu Dai, Caiyun Wang, Jing Sun, Qiang Fang
Abstract
A series of epoxy vitrimers were prepared based on protocatechuic acid, which showed better thermal and mechanical properties than commercial BPA-based epoxy resins. The vitrimers can be reprocessed in high efficiency and degraded in NaOH solution.
Topics & Concepts
EpoxyProtocatechuic acidBisphenol ABisphenolChemistryNuclear chemistryMaterials scienceOrganic chemistryAntioxidantPolymer composites and self-healingPolymer Nanocomposites and PropertiesFlame retardant materials and properties