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Development of a Zeolite/Polymer‐Based Hydrogel Composite through Photopolymerization for 3D Printing Application
Author(s) -
Zhang Yijun,
Liu Shaohui,
Chen Hong,
Josien Ludovic,
Schrodj Gautier,
SimonMasseron Angélique,
Lalevée Jacques
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
macromolecular materials and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.913
H-Index - 96
eISSN - 1439-2054
pISSN - 1438-7492
DOI - 10.1002/mame.202100129
Subject(s) - photopolymer , materials science , self healing hydrogels , zeolite , composite material , composite number , polymer , fabrication , 3d printing , monomer , lithography , modulus , chemical engineering , polymer chemistry , catalysis , organic chemistry , optoelectronics , chemistry , medicine , alternative medicine , pathology , engineering
In recent years, hydrogels have been widely applied in daily life and industry. More and more fillers have been combined with hydrogel to broaden their fields of application and improve their mechanical properties. However, there are few works about zeolite‐based hydrogel composites via photopolymerization. Hence, in this work, it is reported that the fabrication of hydrogel composites containing zeolite (FAU‐13X ≈ 40 wt%) under mild photopolymerization conditions (visible LED light irradiation, at room temperature, under air, and without any monomer purification). Markedly, compared to pure hydrogel, the elastic modulus (G′) of hydrogel composite contains 10% FAU‐13X increased by more than 100%. When the zeolite content reached 40%, the water swelling ratio in mass reached 120%, and that in volume remained at 150%. In addition, 3D patterns with flat surface are obtained through direct laser write as a lithography technique. This means these hydrogel composites can be applied in the field of water absorption materials and 3D printing.