Vitrimerization of crosslinked poly(ethylene-vinyl acetate): the effect of catalysts

Jamei Oskouei, Amin; Mao, Erqian; Gray, Thomas G.; Bandegi, Alireza; Mitchell, Sarah; Sing, Michelle K.; Kennedy, Jayme; Miller McLoughlin, Kimberly; Manas-Zloczower, Ica

doi:10.1039/D4LP00112E

Title: Vitrimerization of crosslinked poly(ethylene-vinyl acetate): the effect of catalysts

Journal Article · 19 September 2024 · RSC Applied Polymers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D4LP00112E · OSTI ID:2404425

^[1]; Mao, Erqian ^[2];

^[2]; Bandegi, Alireza ^[1];

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^[3]; Kennedy, Jayme ^[3];

^[3]; Manas-Zloczower, Ica ^[1]

Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
Department of Chemistry, Case Western Reserve University, 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
Braskem America, 550 Technology Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA

DFT calculations and experiments with four zinc salts as transesterification catalysts show discrepancies between computational and experimental flow activation energies, highlighting the importance of catalyst thermal stability and molecular size.

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Journal Information:: RSC Applied Polymers, Journal Name: RSC Applied Polymers Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 2; ISSN RAPSBD; ISSN 2755-371X

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