journal article·2025-01Open access

Synergetic Hybridization Strategy to Enhance the Dynamicity of Poorly Dynamic CO 2 ‐derived Vitrimers achieved by a Simple Copolymerization Approach

Guillem Seychal, Marta Ximenis, Vincent Lemaur, Bruno Grignard, Roberto Lazzaroni, Christophe Detrembleur, Haritz Sardon, Nora Aranburu, Jean‐Marie Raquez

Advanced Functional Materials· Volume 35· Issue 2

Abstract

Abstract Copolymerization allows tuning polymer's properties and a synergetic effect may be achieved for the resulting hybrid, i.e., outperforming the properties of its parents as often observed in natural materials. This synergetic concept is herein applied to enhance both dynamicity and properties of vitrimeric materials using poorly dynamic hydroxyurethane and non‐dynamic epoxy thermosets. The latter generates activated hydroxyl, promoting exchange reactions 15 times faster than pure polyhydroxyurethanes. This strategy allows obtaining catalyst‐free high‐performance vitrimers from conventional epoxy‐amine formulations and an easily scalable (bio‐)CO 2 ‐based yet poorly efficient dynamic network. The resulting hybrid network exhibits modulus retention superior to 95% with fast relaxation (<10 min). The hydroxyurethane moieties actively participate in the network to enhance the properties of the hybrid. The material can be manufactured as any conventional epoxy formulation. This new strategy to design dynamic networks opens the door to large‐scale circular high‐performance structural carbon fiber composites (CFRP). The CFRP can be easily reshaped and welded from flat plates to complex geometries. The network is degradable under mild conditions, facilitating the recovery and re‐use of high‐added‐value fibers. This accessible and cost‐effective approach provides a versatile range of tunable dynamic epoxides, applicable across various industries with minimal adjustments to existing marketed products.
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OpenAlex topics: Polymer composites and self-healing · Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties · biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties

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Affiliations

Laboratory of Polymeric and Composite Materials, Center of Innovation and Research in Materials and Polymers (CIRMAP) University of Mons Place du Parc 23 Mons 7000 Belgium

POLYMAT and Department of Advanced Polymers and Materials: Physics, Chemistry, and Technology, Faculty of Chemistry University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU Paseo Manuel de Lardizabal 3 Donostia‐San Sebastián 20018 Spain

Laboratory for Chemistry of Novel Materials, Research Institute for Materials Science and Engineering University of Mons Place du Parc 23 Mons 7000 Belgium

Department of Chemistry, Center for Education and Research on Macromolecules (CERM) University of Liège Sart‐Tilman, B6A Liège 4000 Belgium

FRITCO_{2}T Platform University of Liege Sart‐Tilman B6a 4000 Liege Belgium

Funding

H2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions · Fonds De La Recherche Scientifique - FNRS · Gouvernement Wallon

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