Rational design of sustainable diblock copolymers toward strong adhesives and stretchable ionic conductive materials

Sustainable Multiblock Copolymer Elastomers Derived from Lignin with Tunable Performance toward Strong Adhesives and UV-Shielding Materials

“…In general, the adhesion property is strongly related to the viscoelastic properties of adhesives, which are determined by the chemical compositions, topological structures, and intermolecular interactions. 50,51 To broaden the application of these sustainable MBCPEs, we investigated the adhesion behavior by sandwiching the copolymer film between two steel plates. MPa, respectively, which are high enough and comparable to commercial adhesives.…”

“…The ever-increasing demand for environmentally friendly adhesives leads to the pursuit of sustainable alternatives to reduce the utilization of traditional petroleum-based adhesives. In general, the adhesion property is strongly related to the viscoelastic properties of adhesives, which are determined by the chemical compositions, topological structures, and intermolecular interactions. , To broaden the application of these sustainable MBCPEs, we investigated the adhesion behavior by sandwiching the copolymer film between two steel plates. The shear strength values for m­(PVA 50 - b -PMA 119 ), m­(PVA 50 - b -PMA 216 ), and m­(PVA 50 - b -PMA 564 ) shown in Figure a are 4.2, 4.4, and 2.8 MPa, respectively, which are high enough and comparable to commercial adhesives.…”

Liquid-free ionic conductive elastomers with high mechanical properties and ionic conductivity for multifunctional sensors and triboelectric nanogenerators

“…[26][27][28] LiTFSI contains large, irregularly shaped anionic groups, favoring the dissociation and transport of Li + ions. 29,30 The polymer side chains have abundant ether oxygen bonds, 27 small molecular chain segments with different rigidities, 31 and functional groups that can form non-covalent interactions. 32 Among these, ether oxygen bonds contribute to ion transport, rigid groups can regulate the mechanical properties of the polymers, and non-covalent interactions between segments can regulate the mechanical and healing properties of polymers.…”

High-Performance Stimulus-Healable Sustainable Multiblock Copolymer Elastomers with Magnetothermal and Photothermal Properties

“…As one class of ubiquitous and indispensable polymeric materials in everyday life, thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs), which integrate the extraordinary elasticity of rubbers and the excellent processability of plastics, have gained tremendous interest owing to their fascinating applications in household goods, auto parts, coatings, sealing materials, adhesives, wires, cables, clothing fabrics, shoes, strain sensors, and flexible electronic devices. − Nevertheless, current TPEs are derived mostly from nonrenewable fossil resources, and the continuous use of petrochemicals is detrimental to the environment. Thus, the development of TPEs from sustainable resources is crucial and has spawned huge attention to achieve a circular economy and reduce the carbon footprint. − …”