Bolstering the Mechanical Robustness of Supramolecular Polymer Network by Mechanical Bond

Yuan-Hao Wang; Jing-Xi Deng; Jun Zhao; Yi Ding; Li Yang; Zhao-Ming Zhang; Xu-Zhou Yan

doi:10.1007/s10118-024-3168-7

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Bolstering the Mechanical Robustness of Supramolecular Polymer Network by Mechanical Bond

RESEARCH ARTICLE | Updated：2024-09-23

- Bolstering the Mechanical Robustness of Supramolecular Polymer Network by Mechanical Bond
- Chinese Journal of Polymer Science Vol. 42, Issue 10, Pages: 1536-1544(2024)
- Affiliations：
  
  a.School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
  b.Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
- Author bio：
  
  zhangzhaoming@sjtu.edu.cn (Z.M.Z.)
  xzyan@sjtu.edu.cn (X.Z.Y.)
- Funds：
- DOI：10.1007/s10118-024-3168-7
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- Received：12 May 2024，
  
  Revised：2024-05-25，
  
  Accepted：27 May 2024，
  
  Online First：20 August 2024，
  
  Published：01 October 2024
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Wang, Y. H.; Deng, J. X.; Zhao, J.; Ding, Y.; Yang, L.; Zhang, Z. M.; Yan, X. Z. Bolstering the mechanical robustness of supramolecular polymer network by mechanical bond. Chinese J. Polym. Sci. 2024, 42, 1536–1544

Yuan-Hao Wang, Jing-Xi Deng, Jun Zhao, et al. Bolstering the Mechanical Robustness of Supramolecular Polymer Network by Mechanical Bond[J]. Chinese Journal of Polymer Science, 2024, 42(10): 1536-1544.
Wang, Y. H.; Deng, J. X.; Zhao, J.; Ding, Y.; Yang, L.; Zhang, Z. M.; Yan, X. Z. Bolstering the mechanical robustness of supramolecular polymer network by mechanical bond. Chinese J. Polym. Sci. 2024, 42, 1536–1544 DOI： 10.1007/s10118-024-3168-7.

Yuan-Hao Wang, Jing-Xi Deng, Jun Zhao, et al. Bolstering the Mechanical Robustness of Supramolecular Polymer Network by Mechanical Bond[J]. Chinese Journal of Polymer Science, 2024, 42(10): 1536-1544. DOI： 10.1007/s10118-024-3168-7.

摘要

We introduced the mechanically interlocked cross-links into the supramolecular polymer network to bolster the mechanical robustness. The dually cross-linked network demonstrated enhanced mechanical properties including strength

Young’s modulus and toughness. The additional sliding motion also endowed the material with better performance in energy dissipation and recovery after deformation.

Abstract

Supramolecular polymer networks (SPNs) are celebrated for their dynamic nature

yet they often exhibit inadequate mechanical properties. Thus far

the quest to bolster the mechanical resilience of SPNs while preserving their dynamic character presents a formidable challenge. Herein

we introduce [2]rotaxane into SPN to serve as another cross-link

which could effectively enhance the mechanical robustness of the polymer network without losing the dynamic properties. Compared with SPN

the dually cross-linked network (DPN) demonstrates superior breaking strength

Young’s modulus

puncture force and toughness

underscoring its superior robustness. Furthermore

the cyclic tensile tests reveal that the energy dissipation capacity of DPN rivals

and in some cases surpasses

that of SPN

owing to the efficient energy dissipation pathway facilitated by [2]rotaxane. In addition

benefiting from stable topological structure of [2]rotaxane

DPN exhibits accelerated recovery from deformation

indicating superior elasticity compared to SPN. This strategy elevates the performance of SPNs across multiple metrics

presenting a promising avenue for the development of high-performance dynamic materials.

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