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Spiroborate-Linked Ionic Covalent Adaptable Networks with Rapid Reprocessability and Closed-Loop Recyclability

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Hongxuan Chen
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Yiming Hu
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Chaoqian Luo
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Zepeng Lei
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Shaofeng Huang
J
Jingyi Wu
金英花 (Yinghua Jin)
K
Kai Yu
张威 (Wei Zhang) *
DOI:10.1021/jacs.3c00774delete
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Abstract

Abstract

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Covalent adaptable networks (CANs) represent a novel class of polymeric materials crosslinked by dynamic covalent bonds. Since their first discovery, CANs have attracted great attention due to their high mechanical strength and stability like conventional thermosets under service conditions and easy reprocessability like thermoplastics under certain external stimuli. Here, we report the first example of ionic covalent adaptable networks (ICANs), a type of crosslinked ionomers, consisting of negatively charged backbone structures. More specifically, two ICANs with different backbone compositions were prepared through spiroborate chemistry. Given the dynamic nature of the spiroborate linkages, the resulting ionomer thermosets display rapid reprocessability and closed loop recyclability under mild conditions. The materials mechanically broken into smaller pieces can be reprocessed into coherent solids at 120 degrees C within only 1 min with nearly 100% recovery of the mechanical properties. Upon treating the ICANs with dilute hydrochloric acid at room temperature, the valuable monomers can be easily chemically recycled in almost quantitative yield. This work demonstrates the great potential of spiroborate bonds as a novel dynamic ionic linkage for development of new reprocessable and recyclable ionomer thermosets.
Keywords:
POLYMER ELECTROLYTES
VITRIMERS
TRANSALKYLATION
PERFORMANCE

Journal

Journal of the American Chemical Society cover
Journal of the American Chemical Society
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15.6
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60.2W

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University of Colorado System cover
University of Colorado System
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university of colorado boulder
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