Recyclable bio-based epoxy resin thermoset polymer from wood for circular economy
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Due to their extraordinary durability and thermal stability, Epoxy Resin Thermosets (ERTs) are essential in various industries. However, their poor recyclability leads to unacceptable environmental pollution. In this study, Wu et al. successfully synthesized a completely bio-based ERT using lignocellulose-derived building blocks which exhibit outstanding thermal and mechanical properties. Remarkably, these bio-materials degrade via methanolysis without the need of any catalyst, presenting a smart and cost-effective recycling strategy. Furthermore, this approach could be employed for fabricating reusable composites comprising glass fiber and plant fiber, thereby expanding its applications in sustainable transportation, coatings, paints or biomedical devices.
Source: Green Energy & Environment
Language: English
Topic: Epoxy Resin Curing Processes
Subfield: Mechanical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4401871349