Application of orthogonal metal–ligand interactions for the synthesis of interpenetrating metallopolymer networks featuring shape-memory and self-healing abilities
Josefine Meurer, Thomas Bätz, Julian Hniopek, Carolin Bernt, Stefan Zechel, Michael Schmitt, Jürgen Popp, Martin D. Hager, Ulrich S. Schubert
Abstract
This study presents interpenetrating metallopolymer networks (IPNs) based on the orthogonality of two different metal complexes. The synthesized IPNs exhibit excellent shape-memory and self-healing abilities.
Topics & Concepts
Self-healingMetalLigand (biochemistry)Materials sciencePolymer chemistryChemistryMetallurgyBiochemistryReceptorMedicinePathologyAlternative medicinePolymer composites and self-healingConducting polymers and applicationsPolyoxometalates: Synthesis and Applications