Gordon MB, Wang S, Knappe GA, Wagner NJ, Epps TH, Kloxin CJ. Force-induced cleavage of a labile bond for enhanced mechanochemical crosslinking.
Polym Chem 2017. [DOI:
10.1039/c7py01431g]
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Abstract
We demonstrate a promising approach towards designing force-responsive polymers. A thiocarbonylthio group exhibits amplified mechanochemical activity, triggering healing via crosslinking.
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