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ArticlePolymers2025

Advancing Thermoset Technology: 4R Materials with Unchanged Mechanical Properties and Enhanced Sustainability Through Repellency, Recyclability, Reprocessability, and Repairability.

Aratz Genua, Nagore Indakoetxea, Edurne Elorza, Jagoba Iturri, Paula Fanlo, Elena Jubete, Hans-J Grande, Ignacio Garcia

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Article in Polymers, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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8 authors.

Aratz GenuaCIDETEC, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), P° Miramón 196, 20014 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain.ORCID 0000-0003-0437-1119
Nagore IndakoetxeaCIDETEC, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), P° Miramón 196, 20014 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain.
Edurne ElorzaCIDETEC, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), P° Miramón 196, 20014 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain.
Jagoba IturriCIDETEC, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), P° Miramón 196, 20014 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-7392-5352
Paula FanloCIDETEC, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), P° Miramón 196, 20014 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-2072-0318
Elena JubeteCIDETEC, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), P° Miramón 196, 20014 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain.ORCID 0000-0003-0598-2325
Hans-J GrandeCIDETEC, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), P° Miramón 196, 20014 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain.
Ignacio GarciaCIDETEC, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), P° Miramón 196, 20014 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain.

Funding

European Commission 101135299
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

In this work, we present the development of a novel thermoset epoxy network that combines highly dynamic characteristics (reprocessability, reparability, and recyclability, 3R) with enhanced surface repellency. The conventional dynamic hardener of a 3R epoxy network was partially substituted with two different polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) compounds at varying weight percentages and molecular weights, allowing us to systematically evaluate their influence on the material's properties. Mechanical, thermal, and dynamic characteristics were retained, confirming that the substitution does not compromise the functional integrity of the network. Importantly, the surface properties were significantly improved, demonstrating enhanced repellency without affecting the core 3R functionality. A comparative analysis of the two PDMS variants revealed the influence of chemical structure and molecular weight on surface performance, providing insights into the design of multifunctional, sustainable epoxy networks.

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CANsomniphobicrecyclablerepairablerepellentreprocessable

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PMID41374834
PMCPMC12694553

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