Vitrimers

Composition, Processing, and Properties
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-56990-415-2
Verlag: Hanser Fachbuchverlag

Buch, Englisch, 450 Seiten

Vitrimers are thermoset-like polymers having thermoplastic-like processing characteristics, and have been the focus of extensive research, development, and applications in both academia and industry. These materials, also known as covalent adaptable networks (CANs), reversible covalent bonds containing polymers (RCBPs), or reorganizable networks, exhibit a combination of the network-like structure of thermosets and the flexibility and processability of thermoplastics. They offer a good balance of varied mechanical properties and (re)processability, making them promising candidates for high-performance, recyclable materials.

This book covers the composition, rheology, processing fundamentals of extrusion and injection molding, radiation curing, properties, and potential applications of vitrimers.The relationship between trimer composition, rheology, processing, properties, and derived applications is also covered. Special emphasis is directed toward the application of vitrimer technology for the self-healing of polymers and their thermoplastic and thermoset recyclability, shape memory vitrimers, and composite-based vitrimers, as well as adhesive, polyolefin, epoxy, polyester and bio-based vitrimers.

Edited by two leading experts and with renowned contributors, this book provides a uniquely comprehensive coverage of this important emerging class of materials.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Dodiuk, Hanna

Kenig, Samuel

Über Autor(innen)

Kenig, Samuel
Prof. Sam Kenig is Vice President of Shenkar and Director of the Research Authority at Shenkar College, Israel. He established the Department of Plastics Engineering at Shenkar College in 1994. Before joining academia, Prof. Kenig served in various industrial R&D positions. He is the author of more than 140 papers and 19 Patents, and has delivered more than 120 lectures at international conferences.

Dodiuk, Hanna
Prof. Hanna Dodiuk is Head of Graduate Studies of Polymer Materials Engineering at Shenkar College of Engineering, Design, and Art. She is the author or co-author of close to 200 scientific publications and 33 patents and invention disclosures, and is the editor of two other books.

Prof. Hanna Dodiuk is Head of Graduate Studies of Polymer Materials Engineering at Shenkar College of Engineering, Design, and Art. She is the author or co-author of close to 200 scientific publications and 33 patents and invention disclosures, and is the editor of two other books.
Prof. Sam Kenig is Vice President of Shenkar and Director of the Research Authority at Shenkar College, Israel. He established the Department of Plastics Engineering at Shenkar College in 1994. Before joining academia, Prof. Kenig served in various industrial R&D positions. He is the author of more than 140 papers and 19 Patents, and has delivered more than 120 lectures at international conferences.