Chemically Activated SS Metathesis for Adhesive-Free Bonding of Polysulfide Surfaces

Maximilian Mann; Paris J. Pauling; Samuel J. Tonkin; Jonathan A. Campbell; Justin M. Chalker

doi:10.1002/macp.202100333

Chemically Activated SS Metathesis for Adhesive-Free Bonding of Polysulfide Surfaces

Maximilian Mann, Paris J. Pauling, Samuel J. Tonkin, Jonathan A. Campbell, Justin M. Chalker

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A polysulfide terpolymer made from canola oil, dicyclopentadiene, and elemental sulfur is synthesized and evaluated as bulk structural material. The unique polysulfide structure in this material allows the two polymer blocks to be bonded together through amine-catalyzed SS metathesis. No exogenous adhesive is required: the polysulfide is both the bulk material and the mortar. The strength of the joined polymers is evaluated by a series of shear tests and compared to the bond strength obtained with commercially available superglue. The adhesion obtained via the SS metathesis is stronger in all tests. To improve the mechanical properties of the terpolymer, carbon nanorods and carbon fibers are embedded in the polymer, with the latter leading to nearly a 16-fold increase in flexural strength. Prospects in sustainable construction are discussed.

Original language	English
Article number	2100333
Number of pages	7
Journal	Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics
Volume	223
Issue number	13
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/macp.202100333
Publication status	Published - Jul 2022
Externally published	Yes

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adhesives
carbon fibers
inverse vulcanization
polysulfides
sulfur
sustainable construction

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