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Dynamic Covalent Polymer Networks: from Old Chemistry to Modern Day Innovations
Author(s) -
Zou Weike,
Dong Jiante,
Luo Yingwu,
Zhao Qian,
Xie Tao
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.201606100
Subject(s) - covalent bond , thermosetting polymer , dynamic covalent chemistry , materials science , polymer , viscoelasticity , polymer science , smart polymer , rheology , nanotechnology , organic chemistry , composite material , chemistry , molecule , supramolecular chemistry
Dynamic covalent polymer networks have long been recognized. With the initial focus on the unintended impact of dynamic covalent linkages on the viscoelasticity of commercial rubbers, efforts in modern times have transitioned into designing dynamic covalent polymer networks with unique adaptive properties. Whereas self‐healing and thermoset reprocessing have been the primary motivations for studying dynamic covalent polymer networks, the recent discovery of the vitrimeric rheological behavior and solid‐state plasticity for this type of material have opened up new opportunities in material innovations. This, coupled with the revelation of the dynamic characteristics of commercially relevant polymer building blocks such as esters and urethanes, suggests a promising future for this class of materials.