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A Sustainable Multi-Dimensional Printable Material

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Ngoc A. Nguyen *
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Christopher C. Bowland
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Lilin He
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Naresh C. Osti
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Minh D. Phan
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Jong K. Keum
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Madhusudan Tyagi
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Kelly M. Meek
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Kenneth C. Littrell
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Eugene Mamontov
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John F. Ankner
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Amit K. Naskar *
DOI:10.1002/adsu.202300079delete
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Abstract

Abstract

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Polymeric materials are usually tailored for specific functionality. A single polymer exhibiting multiple simultaneous functionalities often requires intricate molecular architecture, which is difficult to manufacture at scale because of its complex synthesis routes. Herein, a facile, partly renewable composition?prepared via reactive melt processing?that induces tunable functionalities such as 3D printability, shape recovery, and self-healing while exhibiting satisfactory mechanical properties is reported. The system with a hydrogen-bonded 3D network consists of thermally reversible nano-scale agglomerates of sustainable, rigid phenolic oligomers and crystallizable flexible polymer. Local molecular mobility and temperature-dependent relaxation and recovery of the non-equilibrium networked states enable exploiting these simultaneous functionalities. Transitions involving solidification and structure stabilization at ambient temperature spanning several hours after preheating only at 70 degrees C directly contrast typical thermoplastic or thermoplastic elastomer behaviors. Results from this study can inform the design of future rheology modifiers and materials for soft robotics.
Keywords:
lignin
multi-dimensional materials
self-healing
shape memory
sustainable 3D-printing materials

Journal

Advanced Sustainable Systems cover
Advanced Sustainable Systems
IF:
6.1
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1.8K
Citations:
5.7K

Organization

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united states department of energy (doe)
Scholars:
11.3W
Papers: 9.6W
Citations: 246
O
oak ridge national laboratory
Scholars:
1.4W
Papers: 1.0W
Citations: 20