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Lignin-Based Acetal Networks: Safer Degradation Pathways for Acid-, Heat-, and Flame-Resistant Circular Thermosets
Department of Chemistry, Stockholm University, SE-106 91 Stockholm, Sweden.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-5632-1802
Department of Chemistry, Stockholm University, SE-106 91 Stockholm, Sweden.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-7156-559X
Fire Technology Division, Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering, Luleå University of Technology, 97187 Luleå, Sweden.ORCID iD: 0000-0003-4720-5380
Fire Technology Division, Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering, Luleå University of Technology, 97187 Luleå, Sweden.
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2026 (English)In: ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, E-ISSN 2168-0485, Vol. 14, no 7, p. 3317-3329Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

A novel family of lignin-based thermosets that rely on acetal linkages and do not release hazardous compounds during degradation is proposed as future circular design materials. Poly(ethylene glycol) diisopropenyl ether (PDIP) was utilized as a soft segment to form the acetal linkage with the lignin hydroxyl groups via the addition reaction to the isopropenyl double bond. The use of PDIP instead of previously utilized poly(ethylene glycol) divinyl ether (PDV) prevents the release of harmful acetaldehyde during the acidic hydrolysis of the materials. In addition to the lower toxicity of the degradation products, thermosets with PDIP are more resistant to acidic hydrolysis. Characterization of the thermosets by thermal analysis revealed that the merits of this new lignin-PDIP thermoset extended to increased thermal stability, with Td5%, Td30%, and Ts values of 243–253, 349–363, and 152–155 °C, respectively. Furthermore, the developed materials demonstrated intrinsically lower flammability and reduced heat release potential, paving the way for safer materials with a reduced need for potentially harmful flame retardants. The ease of synthesis and high yields achieved encourage further work toward circular and safe materials solutions based on lignin and PDIP.

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American Chemical Society (ACS) , 2026. Vol. 14, no 7, p. 3317-3329
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acetal network, acetaldehyde, acidic hydrolysis, lignin, poly(ethylene glycol) diisopropenyl ether, safe degradation, thermoset
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URN: urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-377928DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.5c09126ISI: 001683983000001Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-105030823487OAI: oai:DiVA.org:kth-377928DiVA, id: diva2:2044907
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