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Ring-Toughened Polymer Networks: The Mighty Impact of Specially Designed Rings on Mechanical Properties
1Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Biophysics, Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325001, P. R. China.
Abstract:
Polymer network materials are gaining significance in daily life and industrial applications. Improving polymer network materials' mechanical properties has long been a focus for chemists and materials scientists. Generally, rings in networks are viewed as adverse elements leading to reduced mechanical performance. In this conceptual article, recent advancements and related strategies in utilizing specially designed rings to enhance the mechanical properties of polymer networks are summarized and discussed. The article concludes by discussing current challenges and future prospects in this field. We aim for this article to offer readers an overview of ring-toughened polymer networks and to catalyze swift progress in this burgeoning area.
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