Patrick Schara

Recyclable and bio-based waterborne acetal thermosets and composites

Fully recyclable waterborne acetal thermosets were synthesized via the condensation of sorbitol and glutaraldehyde, utilizing oxalic acid as a green and in situ decomposable catalyst. Via a simple one-pot polycondensation in water the catalyst-free densely crosslinked networks are formed, combining high mechanical perf...