Tuning the self-healing response of poly (dimethylsiloxane)-based elastomers

D Döhler, J Kang, CB Cooper, JBH Tok… - ACS Applied Polymer …, 2020 - ACS Publications
We present a comprehensive investigation of mechanical properties of supramolecular
polymer networks with rationally developed multistrength hydrogen-bonding interactions …

A microscale regulation strategy for strong, tough, and efficiently self-healing energetic adhesives

J Yang, X Zhou, J Yang, J Chen, Z Sun, Y Cheng… - Chemical Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
In general, robust mechanical properties require a stable strong physical or covalent
network inside the polymer, limiting the mobility of molecular chains and the dynamics of …

Thermal stimuli response diphenylmethane diisocyanate‐based polyurethane elastomer via adjustable silicon‐induced distinctive microstructure

Y Fang, A Jiang, J Huang… - Polymer Engineering & …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The segment character of polyurethanes (PUs) determines the micromorphology and
properties. The effective segment regulation can customize the favorable performance of …

Fluoride-responsive debond on demand adhesives: Manipulating polymer crystallinity and hydrogen bonding to optimise adhesion strength at low bonding …

TS Babra, M Wood, JS Godleman, S Salimi… - European Polymer …, 2019 - Elsevier
This paper reports the solvent-free synthesis of a series of six fluoride responsive debond-on-
demand polyurethane (PU) adhesives that contain a silyl functionalised degradable unit …

Enhancement of microphase ordering and mechanical properties of supramolecular hydrogen-bonded polyurethane networks

D Hermida-Merino, B O'Driscoll, LR Hart, PJ Harris… - Polymer …, 2018 - pubs.rsc.org
The improvement of the mechanical properties of supramolecular polymer networks is
currently receiving significant interest both within academic and industrial circles in order to …

Bisurea-functionalized RAFT agent: A straightforward and versatile tool toward the preparation of supramolecular cylindrical nanostructures in water

G Mellot, JM Guigner, J Jestin, L Bouteiller… - …, 2018 - ACS Publications
We report a versatile and simple approach to produce cylindrical micelles by the direct
dissolution of polymers in water. The developed strategy relies on a RAFT agent …

The effect of chiral end groups on the assembly of supramolecular polyurethanes

D Hermida-Merino, LR Hart, PJ Harris, AT Slark… - Polymer …, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
The ability to influence the physical properties of supramolecular polymers has been the
subject of numerous synthetic studies in recent years. Tuning properties by adjustment of the …

Microplastic-free microcapsules using supramolecular self-assembly of bis-urea molecules at an emulsion interface

SP Bhutkar, PE Millard, JA Preece, Z Zhang - Langmuir, 2024 - ACS Publications
Encapsulation technology is well established for entrapping active ingredients within an
outer shell for their protection and controlled release. However, many solutions employed …

Rheological modifiers based on supramolecular block copolymers: From weak associations to interconnected micelles

H Goldansaz, A Jangizehi, G Nikravan… - Reactive and Functional …, 2019 - Elsevier
The rheological spectra of poly (n-butyl acrylate) in the presence of a series of P (nBA-b-
HEMA) rheology modifiers show a two-step relaxation process originating from the PnBA …