Closed-loop recyclability of a biomass-derived epoxy-amine thermoset by methanolysis
University of Graz · University of Groningen · +5 more institutions
Abstract
Epoxy resin thermosets (ERTs) are an important class of polymeric materials. However, owing to their highly cross-linked nature, they suffer from poor recyclability, which contributes to an unacceptable level of environmental pollution. There is a clear need for the design of inherently recyclable ERTs that are based on renewable resources. We present the synthesis and closed-loop recycling of a fully lignocellulose-derivable epoxy resin (DGF/MBCA), prepared from dimethyl ester of 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (DMFD), 4,4'-methylenebis(cyclohexylamine) (MBCA), and glycidol, which displays excellent thermomechanical properties (a glass transition temperature of 170°C, and a storage modulus at 25°C of 1.2…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 24.55
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 101
Authors
11- XWXianyuan Wu
University of Graz, University of Groningen
- PHPéter Hartmann
University of Graz
- DBDimitri Berne
École Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Montpellier, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Université de Montpellier
- MDMario De bruyn
University of Graz
- FCFlorian Cuminet
École Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Montpellier, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Université de Montpellier
Topics & keywords
- Thermosetting polymer
- Glycidol
- Epoxy
- Materials science
- Glass transition
- Amine gas treating
- Biomass (ecology)
- Catalysis