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A rigid and healable polymer cross-linked by weak but abundant Zn(II)-carboxylate interactions.


ABSTRACT: Achieving a desirable combination of solid-like properties and fast self-healing is a great challenge due to slow diffusion dynamics. In this work, we describe a design concept that utilizes weak but abundant coordination bonds to achieve this objective. The designed PDMS polymer, crosslinked by abundant Zn(II)-carboxylate interactions, is very strong and rigid at room temperature. As the coordination equilibrium is sensitive to temperature, the mechanical strength of this polymer rapidly and reversibly changes upon heating or cooling. The soft-rigid switching ability ?, defined as G'max /G'min, can reach 8000 when ?T?=?100?°C. Based on these features, this polymer not only exhibits fast thermal-healing properties, but is also advantageous for various applications such as in orthopedic immobilization, conductive composites/adhesives, and 3D printing.

SUBMITTER: Lai JC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6045665 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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A rigid and healable polymer cross-linked by weak but abundant Zn(II)-carboxylate interactions.

Lai Jian-Cheng JC   Li Lan L   Wang Da-Peng DP   Zhang Min-Hao MH   Mo Sheng-Ran SR   Wang Xue X   Zeng Ke-Yu KY   Li Cheng-Hui CH   Jiang Qing Q   You Xiao-Zeng XZ   Zuo Jing-Lin JL  

Nature communications 20180713 1


Achieving a desirable combination of solid-like properties and fast self-healing is a great challenge due to slow diffusion dynamics. In this work, we describe a design concept that utilizes weak but abundant coordination bonds to achieve this objective. The designed PDMS polymer, crosslinked by abundant Zn(II)-carboxylate interactions, is very strong and rigid at room temperature. As the coordination equilibrium is sensitive to temperature, the mechanical strength of this polymer rapidly and re  ...[more]

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