Biobased Vitrimeric Epoxy Networks

Research output: Contribution to journalReview articlepeer-review

Authors

External Organisational units

  • Department of Applied Science and Technology
  • Polymer Competence Center Leoben GmbH

Abstract

The scientific strategies reported in the literature for developing biobased epoxy vitrimers are summarized. Biomass resources such as lignin, cellulose, or different vegetable oils can be exploited as biobased building blocks for epoxy thermosets as an alternative to the bisphenol-A-based ones. Biorenewable resources have been synthesized introducing dynamic covalent bonds in the cross-linked networks. This combination allows to achieve cross-linked biobased epoxy networks with thermoset-like properties at a temperature of use, but showing (re)processability, recyclability, and self-healing properties above a well-defined temperature named topology freezing transition temperature (Tv).

Details

Original languageEnglish
Article number2300371
Number of pages12
JournalMacromolecular materials and engineering
Volume309.2024
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusE-pub ahead of print - 24 Dec 2023