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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Crystallography

Background:

  • Topochemical polymerization enables single-crystal-to-single-crystal (SCSC) transformations.
  • Molecular crystals can undergo phase transitions upon heating.
  • Self-healing in materials is a highly sought-after property.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate crystal behavior during thermal phase transitions and polymerization.
  • To explore the phenomenon of cracking and self-healing in molecular crystals.
  • To demonstrate a novel self-healing mechanism in crystalline materials.

Main Methods:

  • Design and synthesis of a squaramide-based monomer with azide and alkyne units.
  • Single-crystal-to-single-crystal (SCSC) polymerization via 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition.
  • Thermal analysis using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC).
  • Structural characterization of crystals using single-crystal X-ray diffraction.

Main Results:

  • Spontaneous SCSC polymerization of the monomer at room temperature.
  • Cracking of monomer crystals upon heating due to a thermal phase transition.
  • Instantaneous self-healing of cracks upon further heating or cooling.
  • Self-healed crystals maintained structural integrity and diffraction ability.
  • Polymerization completed in a SCSC manner at 60 °C.

Conclusions:

  • A novel mechanism for cracking and self-healing in molecular crystals was demonstrated.
  • Thermal phase transitions coupled with topochemical polymerization induce crystal cracking and subsequent healing.
  • The self-healing process preserves crystal integrity, paving the way for advanced material applications.