Zheng, J., Png, Z. M., Ng, S. H., Tham, G. X., Ye, E., Goh, S. S., Loh, X. J., Li, Z. (2021). Vitrimers: Current research trends and their emerging applications. Materials Today, 51, 586–625. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mattod.2021.07.003
Abstract:
The development of recyclable plastics is a key research focus in today’s world due to their
environmental issues, and non-renewability concerns. Recently, vitrimeric materials have attracted
great attention as an exciting class of renewable plastic due to their potential to exhibit strength,
durability, and chemical resistance approaching that of traditional thermosets, while exhibiting end of
life recyclability. This is due to their chemical structure, as vitrimers possess dynamic covalent
crosslinks, which imparts stability while being reprocessable. This review summarizes the latest
progress and developing prospects of vitrimeric materials. Special emphasis is given to vitrimer design
strategies which paves the way for development of next-generation circular materials. The emerging
applications of vitrimers in terms of their properties, including self-healing, malleability, orthogonal
processability, and multiple shape memory, will also be discussed.
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Funding Info:
This research / project is supported by the Agency for Science, Technology and Research - AME Young Individual Research Grants
Grant Reference no. : A2084c0168
This research / project is supported by the Agency for Science, Technology and Research - AME Young Individual Research Grants
Grant Reference no. : A2084c0166