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  • Polymer Science
  • Biomimetics

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  • Achieving high stretchability, modulus, and recoverability simultaneously in polymers presents a significant challenge.
  • Mussel byssus cuticles exhibit a multiphase structure that provides inspiration for advanced material design.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a high-performance elastomer that overcomes the trade-offs between stretchability, modulus, and recoverability.
  • To mimic the multiphase structure of mussel byssus cuticles for enhanced material properties.

Main Methods:

  • Introduction of deformable, microphase-separated granules with rich coordination into a ductile rubber network.
  • Utilizing sacrificial, reversible coordination within the granules to dissipate energy during stretching.

Main Results:

  • The bioinspired multiphase structure significantly enhances material toughness, showing over a 10-fold increase compared to the original sample.
  • The deformable granules act as additional cross-links, improving the modulus.
  • Sacrificial, reversible coordination effectively dissipates energy, contributing to overall material resilience.

Conclusions:

  • A novel and facile biomimetic route toward high-performance elastomers has been established.
  • The developed elastomer demonstrates a promising combination of high stretchability, modulus, and recoverability.
  • This approach offers a new strategy for designing advanced polymer materials inspired by natural structures.