Self-healing of covalently cross-linked polymers by reshuffling thiuram disulfide moieties in air under visible light.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
Self-healing of covalently cross-linked polymers under an ambient visible light in the bulk state, in air, at room temperature using radical exchange of thiuram disulfide units is reported. The successful attachment of surfaces of cut pieces proceeded under ambient conditions under exposure to visible light from a commercial tabletop lamp, as confirmed by bending and tensile tests.
Medical subject headings
- Light
- Polymers
- Thiram