Intrinsic room temperature self-healing natural rubber based on metal thiolate ionic network

An intrinsic self-healing natural rubber featuring reversible metal-thiolate ion networks was fabricated and the corresponding healing mechanism and mechanical properties were presented. The developed materials were able to repair themselves at room temperature upon damage without any external stimu...

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Autores principales: Nuur Laila Najwa Thajudin, Mohd Hafiz Zainol, Raa Khimi Shuib
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Publicado: Elsevier 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://doaj.org/article/dc8606edaed2463d90be6106cd0a793b
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Sumario:An intrinsic self-healing natural rubber featuring reversible metal-thiolate ion networks was fabricated and the corresponding healing mechanism and mechanical properties were presented. The developed materials were able to repair themselves at room temperature upon damage without any external stimuli. Reversible metal-thiolate ion networks were proven to form within the rubber material. These networks dominated the cross-linking system and were identified by Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and Fourier-transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR). Meanwhile, the quantitative amount of metal-thiolate ion networks and covalent crosslinks was determined by swelling testing. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) results revealed that intermolecular diffusion had occurred at the fracture area of the self-healing samples. The results revealed that the mechanical properties could be 100% regenerated after the broken samples were brought into contact with each other. It was also found that self-healing increased by 60% of the material lifespan. This new material is expected to open up promising avenues for the manufacturing of sustainable rubber products.