Designing polymer materials with dynamic bonds
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Jesús del Barrio Lasheras [1]
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[1] Universidad de Zaragoza
Universidad de Zaragoza
Zaragoza, España
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- Localización: Revista de la Academia de Ciencias Exactas, Físicas, Químicas y Naturales de Zaragoza, ISSN 0370-3207, Nº. 79, 2024, págs. 7-52
- Idioma: inglés
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Resumen
Polymeric materials have revolutionized modern life, from electronics to biomed- ical devices, thanks to breakthroughs in synthesis and engineering. Yet, traditional polymers –built on covalent static networks– pose challenges in, for example, degrada- tion and energy-intensive recycling. Now, interest in dynamic chemistries has enabled reconfigurable polymer systems that respond to external stimuli, supporting applica- tions such as chemical recycling and adaptive materials. Dynamic bonds, including supramolecular and dynamic covalent interactions, provide tools for designing respon- sive materials with tailored and reversible structures, allowing controlled adaptations in response to environmental changes. This article summarizes key design strate- gies for integrating dynamic bonds into polymeric materials, and highlights major advancements and emerging trends in this field.
