Breaking the unbreakable bond: Towards sustainable adhesives' future

R Avshalomov, N Jarach, H Dodiuk - European Polymer Journal, 2024 - Elsevier
Adhesives with polymeric bases are indispensable in joining various surfaces across
numerous industries and applications. The recognition of environmental concerns and the …

[HTML][HTML] Biobased and aromatic Covalent Adaptable Networks: When architectures meet properties, within the framework of a circular bioeconomy

L Sougrati, A Duval, L Avérous - Materials Science and Engineering: R …, 2024 - Elsevier
In the current context of environmental emergency, the need for sustainable materials with
controlled end-of-life is paramount. Covalent Adaptable Networks (CANs) are a novel class …

Diels–Alder Network Blends as Self-Healing Encapsulants for Liquid Metal-Based Stretchable Electronics

F Sahraeeazartamar, S Terryn… - … Applied Materials & …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Two dynamic covalent networks based on the Diels–Alder reaction were blended to exploit
the properties of the dissimilar polymer backbones. Furan-functionalized polyether amines …

Dual dynamic lignin-based covalent adaptable networks: Multiple recyclability and photothermal healing capabilities

Q Jin, Y Zhang, Y Xu, X Zhang, M Hakkarainen… - Chemical Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
The growing emphasis on sustainable development has underscored the importance of
replacing petroleum-based resources with bio-based alternatives and integrating covalent …

Polyisoprene-based pressure-sensitive adhesives with dynamic crosslinks

T Maiheu, J Debuyck, F Van Lijsebetten… - European Polymer …, 2024 - Elsevier
The reuse of multi-layered materials, which are held together by adhesives, has been
identified as a major issue. In this research, we explored an external catalyst-free …

Exploiting Lignin Structure and Reactivity to Design Vitrimers with Controlled Ratio of Dynamic to Non‐Dynamic Bonds

A Duval, W Benali, L Avérous - ChemSusChem, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Lignin is an abundant biobased feedstock, representing the first source of renewable
aromatic structures. Thanks to its high functionality in aliphatic hydroxyls (Al− OH), phenolic …

Biobased Networks from Lignin/Cellulose via Diels–Alder Click Chemistry

L Moreira Grilo, S Faoro, R Folkersma… - ACS Applied Polymer …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Thermosets play a key role in modern plastic and coating industries. However, the cross-
links responsible for their outstanding properties, such as improved tensile strength and …