Dynamic covalent bonds enabled carbon fiber reinforced polymers recyclability and material circularity

X Fan, J Zheng, JCC Yeo, S Wang, K Li… - Angewandte …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Due to their remarkable features of lightweight, high strength, stiffness, high‐temperature
resistance, and corrosion resistance, carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRPs) are …

Next‐Generation Vitrimers Design through Theoretical Understanding and Computational Simulations

K Li, NV Tran, Y Pan, S Wang, Z Jin, G Chen… - Advanced …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Vitrimers are an innovative class of polymers that boast a remarkable fusion of mechanical
and dynamic features, complemented by the added benefit of end‐of‐life recyclability. This …

Non-isocyanate Polythiourethane Network from Biowaste: Achieving Circularity via Multidimensional Chemical Recycling with Valuable Small-Molecule Recovery and …

Y Chen, N Mielke, NS Purwanto, B Chen… - …, 2023 - ACS Publications
We studied and established the dual nature of non-isocyanate polythiourethane (NIPTU)
dynamic chemistry and capitalized on our understanding to achieve multidimensional …

Recyclable, Malleable, and Strong Thermosets Enabled by Knoevenagel Adducts

S Wang, H Feng, JYC Lim, K Li, B Li… - Journal of the …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Plastic recycling is critical for waste management and achieving a circular economy, but it
entails difficult trade-offs between performance and recyclability. Here, we report a …

A recyclable ionogel with high mechanical robustness based on covalent adaptable networks

X Fan, Y Luo, K Li, YJ Wong, C Wang… - Advanced …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Ionogels are an emerging class of soft materials for flexible electronics, with high ionic
conductivity, low volatility, and mechanical stretchability. Recyclable ionogels are recently …

Closed-loop recyclable dynamic covalent crosslinked nanofibrous membranes for efficient oil/water separation

B Li, C Qu, S Wang, JCC Yeo, NEB Surat'man… - Journal of Membrane …, 2024 - Elsevier
The effective separation of oil from oily wastewater is a critical endeavor due to the
escalating global issue of oil pollution. Nanofibrous membranes have attracted significant …

Catalyst‐Free α‐Acetyl Cinnamate/Acetoacetate Exchange to Enable High Creep‐Resistant Vitrimers

H Feng, S Wang, JYC Lim, B Li, W Rusli… - Angewandte …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Vitrimers represent an emerging class of polymeric materials that combine the desirable
characteristics of both thermoplastics and thermosets achieved through the design of …

Natural human skin-inspired wearable and breathable nanofiber-based sensors with excellent thermal management functionality

P Wang, X Li, G Sun, G Wang, Q Han, C Meng… - Advanced Fiber …, 2024 - Springer
Wearable sensors have been rapidly developed for application in various human monitoring
systems. However, the wearing comfort and thermal properties of these devices have been …

Fabrication of well-defined lignin-derived elastomers by atom transfer radical polymerization and Diels-Alder reaction towards sustainable, super-tough and high …

T Luo, C Lu, J Qi, C Wang, F Chu, J Wang - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2024 - Elsevier
Hot-melt adhesives synthesized from sustainable resource have attracted increasing
attention in fields of home decoration, handicraft production, automotive industries, etc., due …

Closed-Loop Recyclable Vinylogous Carbamothioate-Based Covalent Adaptable Networks

J Liu, Y Shi, JJ Li, ZH Luo, YN Zhou - Macromolecules, 2023 - ACS Publications
Synthesis of covalent adaptable networks (CANs) has been considered a promising strategy
to address the challenge of recycling thermosets. However, there is still huge room for …