Synthesis of Thermo-Shear-Responsive Dynamic Covalent Networks based on Humins and the Diels-Alder Reaction

Key Points

• This research aims to explore the use of humins from biorefineries as valuable reagents in chemical synthesis.
• Implemented Diels-Alder reactions utilizing humins as starting materials.
• Developed thermo-shear-responsive dynamic covalent networks.
• Focused on synthesizing functional platform chemicals.
• Successfully utilized humins in Diels-Alder reactions.
• Created dynamic covalent networks that respond to temperature and shear stress.
• Demonstrated potential for sustainable chemical synthesis from biorefining by-products.