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September 10, 2025Macromolecules

Recyclable Strong Tough Ionogels via the Synergy of Solvent-Induced Cross-Linking and Chain Entanglement

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WLWenhao LiMLMin LiMPMenghan Pi

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Overview

This study demonstrates enhanced mechanical properties in ionogels via cross-linking and chain entanglement, suggesting potential for advanced applications.

Key Points

  • Ionogels exhibited extraordinary mechanical properties, with a fracture stress of 7.8 MPa and fracture toughness of 54 kJ/m2.
  • The mechanical robustness was significantly enhanced by the interplay of solvent-induced cross-linking and chain entanglements within the polymer network.
  • This analysis utilized a unique approach in which ionic liquid acts as a structural modifier rather than a plasticizer.
  • These advancements in ionogels suggest promising applications, including their use in noise-damping and impact-resistant soft armor.

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Li et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c195559b7b07f3a0618e6fhttps://doi.org/10.1021/acs.macromol.5c01293
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