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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 5659-5665 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Polymer Chemistry |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 39 |
Early online date | 16 Sept 2022 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 21 Oct 2022 |
Keywords
- Polymers
- γ-Fe2O3 nanoparticles
- Copolymerisation
- Sulfur