Fully biobased, catalyst-free vitrimers from tannic acid: a facile combination of mechanical robustness, recyclability and sustainability
Jie Li, Benzhi Ju, Shufen Zhang
Abstract
The unique hyperbranched structure formed from tannic acid provides both robust mechanical properties and catalyst-free recyclability to fully biobased transesterification vitrimers.
Topics & Concepts
Tannic acidRobustness (evolution)CatalysisSustainabilityChemistryMaterials scienceOrganic chemistryBiochemistryBiologyEcologyGenePolymer composites and self-healingLignin and Wood ChemistryBiochemical and biochemical processes