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Dynamically crosslinked polyethylene-like materials with reversible self-reporting properties.

Alessandro Torri¹, Chiara Paravidino², Gabriele Giovanardi¹

¹Department of Chemistry, Life Sciences and Environmental Sustainability and INSTM UdR Parma, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 17/A, 43124 Parma, Italy. roberta.pinalli@unipr.it.

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This study introduces a recyclable, self-reporting thermoset polymer using a rhodamine mechanophore. This innovative material self-heals and signals damage when stressed, aligning with circular economy goals for sustainable plastics.

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Area of Science:

Polymer Chemistry
Materials Science
Circular Economy

Background:

Thermoset polymers are widely used but difficult to recycle due to their permanent crosslinks.
Developing recyclable thermosets is crucial for advancing circular economy principles in materials science.

Purpose of the Study:

To create a reprocessable and self-reporting thermoset polymer based on polyethylene.
To integrate a mechanophore for stress-induced signaling and thermal self-healing capabilities.

Main Methods:

Utilized a rhodamine-based mechanophore as a crosslinking agent in a polyethylene matrix.
Employed silylether exchange chemistry for reversible covalent bond formation.
Investigated stress-induced fluorescence changes and thermal stimuli for self-healing.

Main Results:

Successfully developed a thermoset that exhibits reversible stress-response via fluorescence changes.
Demonstrated efficient self-healing and reusability triggered by thermal stimuli.
The rhodamine mechanophore provided stable, visible signaling without altering the polymer backbone.

Conclusions:

The developed thermoset material offers a promising pathway towards sustainable plastics with enhanced functionality.
The combination of self-reporting and self-healing properties facilitates material longevity and recyclability.
This work contributes to the design of advanced materials aligned with circular economy frameworks.