Advancing next-generation polymers: through self-strengthening via mechanochemistry
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2024
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Zhao, Y.
Guo, X.
Gao, F.
Fu, C.
Shen, L.
Ma, J.
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European Polymer Journal, 2024; 218:1-12
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Force-responsive, self-strengthening polymers refer to those that, under the stimulus of mechanical forces, have mechanophore groups capable of reacting with additives or themselves for strengthening. Due to the effective mitigation of fracture defects and the resultant extension of the practical lifespan, these force-responsive, self-strengthening materials have attracted extensive research interests. This paper classifies these self-strengthening polymers into categories by their activation mechanisms, namely in situ crosslinking, free radical polymerization and catalytic polymerization. Detailed discussions on the preparation methods, properties and activation mechanisms are provided, along with a prospective outlook on the development of force-responsive, self-strengthening polymeric materials.
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Access Condition Notes: Accepted manuscript available after 1 October 2026