Catalytic inverse vulcanization

Wu, Xiaofeng and Smith, Jessica A. and Petcher, Samuel and Zhang, Bowen and Parker, Douglas J. and Griffin, John M. and Hasell, Tom (2019) Catalytic inverse vulcanization. Nature Communications, 10 (1): 647. ISSN 2041-1723

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Abstract

The discovery of inverse vulcanization has allowed stable polymers to be made from elemental sulfur, an unwanted by-product of the petrochemicals industry. However, further development of both the chemistry and applications is handicapped by the restricted choice of cross-linkers and the elevated temperatures required for polymerisation. Here we report the catalysis of inverse vulcanization reactions. This catalytic method is effective for a wide range of crosslinkers reduces the required reaction temperature and reaction time, prevents harmful H 2 S production, increases yield, improves properties, and allows crosslinkers that would be otherwise unreactive to be used. Thus, inverse vulcanization becomes more widely applicable, efficient, eco-friendly and productive than the previous routes, not only broadening the fundamental chemistry itself, but also opening the door for the industrialization and broad application of these fascinating materials. © 2019, The Author(s).

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Nature Communications
Uncontrolled Keywords:
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Subjects:
?? general biochemistry,genetics and molecular biologygeneral chemistrygeneral physics and astronomybiochemistry, genetics and molecular biology(all)chemistry(all)physics and astronomy(all) ??
ID Code:
131527
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Deposited On:
22 Feb 2019 16:30
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Yes
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Published
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