Rigid Oligomer from Lignin in Designing of Tough, Self-Healing ElastomersClick to copy article linkArticle link copied!
- Mengmeng Cui*Mengmeng Cui*E-mail: [email protected] (M. Cui).Carbon and Composite Group, Materials Science and Technology Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831, United StatesMore by Mengmeng Cui
- Ngoc A. NguyenNgoc A. NguyenCarbon and Composite Group, Materials Science and Technology Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831, United StatesMore by Ngoc A. Nguyen
- Peter V. BonnesenPeter V. BonnesenCenter for Nanophase Materials Science, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831, United StatesMore by Peter V. Bonnesen
- David UhrigDavid UhrigCenter for Nanophase Materials Science, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831, United StatesMore by David Uhrig
- Jong K. KeumJong K. KeumNeutron Science Directorate, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831, United StatesMore by Jong K. Keum
- Amit K. Naskar*Amit K. Naskar*E-mail: [email protected] (A. K. Naskar).Carbon and Composite Group, Materials Science and Technology Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831, United StatesMore by Amit K. Naskar
Abstract
Converting lignin into well-defined compounds is often challenged by structural complexation and inorganic contamination induced by the pulping process. In this report, instead of breaking down lignin into small molecules, we extracted a uniform and rigid oligomer from the lignin waste stream. The multifunctional polyphenol oligomer containing carboxylic acid, alcohol, and phenol groups is highly reactive and brings stiffness into the material matrix. Tough and self-healing elastomers are economically prepared from this oligomer by a reaction with epoxy-terminated polyethylene glycol, without needing any solvent. Specifically, the polyaromatic backbone’s rigidity enhances the elastomer’s toughness, and the multiple polar substituents form a network of hydrogen bonding that heals the elastomer. Many other applications, including adhesives, hydrogels, coating, and metal scavengers, are envisioned based on this oligomer’s unique properties.
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