Dynamic covalent polymer networks: a molecular platform for designing functions beyond chemical recycling and self-healing

N Zheng, Y Xu, Q Zhao, T Xie - Chemical Reviews, 2021 - ACS Publications
Dynamic covalent polymer networks (DCPN) have historically attracted attention for their
unique roles in chemical recycling and self-healing, which are both relevant for sustainable …

Vitrimers: Permanently crosslinked polymers with dynamic network topology

NJ Van Zee, R Nicolaÿ - Progress in Polymer Science, 2020 - Elsevier
The study of synthetic organic polymers rapidly expanded since Staudinger's recognition of
the covalent structure of macromolecules. Today, these materials are far from just an …

Adaptable crosslinks in polymeric materials: resolving the intersection of thermoplastics and thermosets

GM Scheutz, JJ Lessard, MB Sims… - Journal of the American …, 2019 - ACS Publications
The classical division of polymeric materials into thermoplastics and thermosets based on
covalent network structure often implies that these categories are distinct and irreconcilable …

Dynamic covalent chemistry in polymer networks: a mechanistic perspective

JM Winne, L Leibler, FE Du Prez - Polymer Chemistry, 2019 - pubs.rsc.org
The incorporation of dynamic covalent linkages within and between polymer chains brings
new properties to classical thermosetting polymer formulations, in particular in terms of …

Bottlebrush polymers: From controlled synthesis, self-assembly, properties to applications

Z Li, M Tang, S Liang, M Zhang, GM Biesold… - Progress in Polymer …, 2021 - Elsevier
Bottlebrush polymers (BBPs) have emerged as intriguing class of materials for an array of
applications, including supersoft elastomers, organic optoelectronics, templates for crafting …

Reprocessable cross-linked polymer networks: are associative exchange mechanisms desirable?

BR Elling, WR Dichtel - ACS Central Science, 2020 - ACS Publications
Covalent adaptable networks (CANs) are covalently cross-linked polymers that may be
reshaped via cross-linking and/or strand exchange at elevated temperatures. They …

Healable and self-healing polyurethanes using dynamic chemistry

RH Aguirresarobe, S Nevejans, B Reck, L Irusta… - Progress in Polymer …, 2021 - Elsevier
Ever since the emergence of polymers, there has been interest in the production of “self-
healing” materials. Over the last decade this dream has become closer to reality with the …

Click chemistry strategies for the accelerated synthesis of functional macromolecules

Z Geng, JJ Shin, Y Xi, CJ Hawker - Journal of Polymer Science, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Click chemistry is one of the most powerful strategies for constructing polymeric soft
materials with precise control over architecture and functionality. In this review, we provide a …

Tough and multi‐recyclable cross‐linked supramolecular polyureas via incorporating noncovalent bonds into main‐chains

B Qin, S Zhang, P Sun, B Tang, Z Yin, X Cao… - Advanced …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Covalent thermosets generally exhibit robust mechanical properties, while they are fragile
and lack the ability to be reprocessed or recycled. Herein, a new strategy of incorporating …

Superior toughness and fast self‐healing at room temperature engineered by transparent elastomers

SM Kim, H Jeon, SH Shin, SA Park, J Jegal… - Advanced …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
The most important properties of self‐healing polymers are efficient recovery at room
temperature and prolonged durability. However, these two characteristics are contradictory …