Magnetic responsive composites made from a sulfur-rich polymer

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Abstract

A composite was prepared by hot-pressing a polysulfide polymer in the presence of γ-Fe2O3 nanoparticles. The polymer was prepared by the direct copolymerisation of elemental sulfur and canola oil and the hot-pressing embedded the magnetic particles in the polymer. The resulting composite was used as a mercury sorbent capable of magnetic retrieval, and the magnetic particles allowed rapid microwave heating for curing into a consolidated object that could be remotely manipulated with a magnet. The multi-functional nature of the magnetic-responsive composite portends new frontiers for sulfur-rich polymers in environmental protection, recyclable materials, and magnetically activated machine components.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5659-5665
Number of pages7
JournalPolymer Chemistry
Volume13
Issue number39
Early online date16 Sept 2022
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 21 Oct 2022

Keywords

  • Polymers
  • γ-Fe2O3 nanoparticles
  • Copolymerisation
  • Sulfur

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