Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
E-ISSN: 1521-3773|54|30|8653-8657
ISSN: 1433-7851
Source: ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE INTERNATIONAL EDITION, Vol.54, Iss.30, 2015-07, pp. : 8653-8657
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Abstract
AbstractDesigning the reversible interactions of biopolymers remains a grand challenge for an integral mimicry of mechanically superior biological composites. Yet, they are the key to synergistic combinations of stiffness and toughness by providing sacrificial bonds with hidden length scales. To address this challenge, dynamic polymers were designed with low glass‐transition temperature Tg and bonded by quadruple hydrogen‐bonding motifs, and subsequently assembled with high‐aspect‐ratio synthetic nanoclays to generate nacre‐mimetic films. The high dynamics and self‐healing of the polymers render transparent films with a near‐perfectly aligned structure. Varying the polymer composition allows molecular control over the mechanical properties up to very stiff and very strong films (E≈45 GPa, σUTS≈270 MPa). Stable crack propagation and multiple toughening mechanisms occur in situations of balanced dynamics, enabling synergistic combinations of stiffness and toughness. Excellent gas barrier properties complement the multifunctional property profile.
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