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Waterborne Methacrylate-Based Vitrimers.

Francisco Lossada^1,2,3, Dejin Jiao^1,2,3, Xuyang Yao^1,2,3,4

¹A3BMS Lab-Active, Adaptive and Autonomous Bioinspired Materials, Institute for Macromolecular Chemistry, University of Freiburg, Stefan-Meier-Strasse 31, 79104 Freiburg, Germany.

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|May 31, 2022

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This study introduces waterborne vitrimer prepolymers that form cross-linked materials via catalytic transesterification. These novel one-component systems offer tunable properties and recyclability, advancing sustainable polymer materials.

Area of Science:

Polymer Chemistry
Materials Science

Background:

Vitrimers offer dynamic covalent networks with tunable properties.
Existing vitrimer systems are often hydrophobic and multi-component.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop waterborne, one-component vitrimer prepolymer systems.
To enable processing via film casting and heat-induced cross-linking.
To control cross-linking and exchange kinetics through material design.

Main Methods:

Synthesis of unimolecularly dissolved vitrimer prepolymers in water.
Catalytic transesterification for network formation using Lewis acid catalysts.
Characterization of mechanical properties and recyclability.

Main Results:

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Demonstrated successful transfer from prepolymer to vitrimer via catalytic transesterification.
Showcased control over cross-linking density and exchange rates by varying catalyst loading and side chain groups.
Achieved elastomeric properties with maintained tensile strength after recycling.

Conclusions:

Developed a novel waterborne, one-component vitrimer system.
This advancement expands the application of vitrimers to aqueous environments and bioinspired nanocomposites.
The system exhibits promising recyclability and tunable properties for sustainable materials.