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Single-bond dual dynamics: Temperature-gated associative and dissociative exchange of disulfides in a sustainable covalent adaptable network
KTH, School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health (CBH), Fibre- and Polymer Technology, Polymer Technology.
Univ Basque Country UPV EHU, Fac Chem, POLYMAT, Paseo Manuel de Lardizabal 3, Donostia San Sebastian 20018, Spain; Univ Basque Country UPV EHU, Fac Chem, Dept Adv Polymers & Mat Phys Chem & Technol, Paseo Manuel de Lardizabal 3, Donostia San Sebastian 20018, Spain.
CSIC EHU, Ctr Fis Mat CFM MPC, Paseo Manuel de Lardizabal 5, Donostia San Sebastian 20018, Spain; Basque Fdn Sci, IKERBASQUE, Plaza Euskadi 5, Bilbao 48009, Spain.
CSIC EHU, Ctr Fis Mat CFM MPC, Paseo Manuel de Lardizabal 5, Donostia San Sebastian 20018, Spain; Basque Fdn Sci, IKERBASQUE, Plaza Euskadi 5, Bilbao 48009, Spain.
2025 (English)In: Chemical Engineering Journal, ISSN 1385-8947, E-ISSN 1873-3212, Vol. 525, article id 170122Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Dynamic covalent chemistry provides a powerful route to sustainable polymer networks, yet achieving precise control over multiple exchange mechanisms within a single bond remains challenging. Here, we report a covalent adaptable network (CAN) based exclusively on disulfide bonds that exhibits a temperature-gated switch between associative and dissociative exchange pathways, without the need for mixed chemistries or additives. Below 365 K, the material behaves as a vitrimer via disulfide metathesis; above this threshold, it transitions to a dissociative regime governed by heterolytic S-S bond cleavage. This sharp and reversible shift demonstrates a cleanly resolved dual dynamic mode within a single bond type. The material combines excellent thermal and chemical resistance with self-healing at room temperature and full mechanical recyclability, achieving high performance alongside environmental resilience. Synthesized via a green, scalable process from a commercially available, low-cost monomer, this system advances recyclable thermosets and establishes a new model for sustainable, stimuli-responsive materials.

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Elsevier BV , 2025. Vol. 525, article id 170122
Keywords [en]
Covalent adaptable networks, Disulfide exchange, Dual dynamic behavior, Associative and dissociative mechanisms, Sustainable polymers
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Materials Chemistry
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URN: urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-376325DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2025.170122ISI: 001616169000005Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-105020982232OAI: oai:DiVA.org:kth-376325DiVA, id: diva2:2038112
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Available from: 2026-02-12 Created: 2026-02-12 Last updated: 2026-02-12Bibliographically approved

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