High‐Performance pH‐Switchable Supramolecular Thermosets via Cation–π Interactions. Issue 7 (5th January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chang, Guanjun; Yang, Li; Yang, Junxiao; Stoykovich, Mark P.; Deng, Xu; Cui, Jiaxi; Wang, Dapeng
• Is Part Of: Advanced materials. Volume 30:Issue 7(2018)
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• Publication Date: 2018-01-05
• Subjects: cation–π interactions -- high‐performance polymers -- recyclability -- thermosets; Materials -- Periodicals; Chemical vapor deposition -- Periodicals; 620.11
• DOI: 10.1002/adma.201704234
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0935-9648

Abstract

Abstract: Supramolecular chemistry has provided versatile and affordable solutions for the design of intelligent soft materials, but it cannot be applied in stiff materials. This paper describes a new concept for the design of high‐performance supramolecular thermosets by using the noncovalent cation–π interaction as cross‐linking. These supramolecular thermosets are a class of infusible and insoluble stiff polymers having excellent mechanical properties even at temperatures exceeding 300 °C. The cation–π interaction can be locally and reversibly installed and removed by aqueous treatments at high or low pH, respectively. Local manipulation of cross‐linking confers these thermosets with multiple stimuli‐responsive functions, such as recyclability, healability, adhesion, and nondestructive detection of cross‐linking and mechanical properties. Abstract : High‐performance supramolecular thermosets are prepared by using the cation–π interaction for cross‐linking. The cation–π interaction can be locally and reversibly installed and removed by aqueous treatments at high or low pH, respectively, making these thermosets with multiple stimuli‐responsive functions, including recyclability, healability, and nondestructive detection of cross‐linking and mechanical properties.