High performance poly(methyl methacrylate) <i>via</i> hindered urea bond crosslinking
ShiWei Xie, Dong Wang, Sa Zhang, Jian‐Hua Xu, Jiajun Fu
Abstract
Incorporation of HUB crosslinks into PMMA networks not only simultaneously increased mechanical stiffness, strength, and toughness, but also achieved brittle-to-ductile fracture transition, while maintaining recyclability and healability.
Topics & Concepts
BrittlenessToughnessMaterials scienceStiffnessMethyl methacrylateFracture toughnessComposite materialPoly(methyl methacrylate)Brittle fractureMethacrylateUreaPolymer chemistryPolymerFracture (geology)ChemistryCopolymerOrganic chemistryPolymer composites and self-healingAdvanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterizationbiodegradable polymer synthesis and properties