Issue 33, 2020

Functionalization of amine-cured epoxy resins by boronic acids based on dynamic dioxazaborocane formation

Abstract

Functionalization of epoxy resins after curing is challenging because of their thermosetting properties. The intrinsic reactive chemical structures of epoxy resins can be used to overcome this challenge. Herein, we demonstrated functionalization of post-cure epoxy resins based on dynamic dioxazaborocane (DOAB) formation between diethanolamine (DEA) units in amine-cured epoxy resins and boronic acid modifiers. The cured epoxy resins were modified using a phenylboronic acid and a linear polymer with boronic acid pendants functionalized with spiropyran groups as a dye and a functional coating. Furthermore, cross-linked polymers containing boronic acid groups, i.e., an acrylamide gel and a methacrylic elastomer, were synthesized, which behaved as adhesives for cured epoxy resins. These results provide novel possibilities for application of dynamic DOAB formation to functionalize amine-cured epoxy resins.

Graphical abstract: Functionalization of amine-cured epoxy resins by boronic acids based on dynamic dioxazaborocane formation

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Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
11 Jan 2020
Accepted
24 Feb 2020
First published
02 Mar 2020

Polym. Chem., 2020,11, 5356-5364

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Functionalization of amine-cured epoxy resins by boronic acids based on dynamic dioxazaborocane formation

Y. Ito, D. Aoki and H. Otsuka, Polym. Chem., 2020, 11, 5356 DOI: 10.1039/D0PY00048E

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