Liqun Zhang

One-Pot Ketone Functionalization of EPDM toward Recyclable and Creep-Resistant Elastomers Cross-Linked with Biobased Amines

Abstract Introducing dynamic covalent networks into conventional ethylene-propylene-diene monomer (EPDM) rubber offers a promising strategy for developing thermally reprocessable elastomers; however, it requires the introduction of reactive functionalities onto the chemically ine...

Pyridine Functionalization: A Facile Route to Recycled Biobased Itaconate Elastomer/Lignin Composites with Superior Mechanical and Damping Performance

Abstract A massive global annual demand exists for elastomers applied in tires, seals, and shock absorbers. Against the backdrop of sustainable development, next-generation damping elastomers are expected to integrate multiple functionalities, notably high biobased content and re...

Experimental study on the dynamic shear modulus of foam lightweight soil based on resonant column tests

Abstract To gain a deeper undestanding of the dynamic characteristics of foam lightweight soil (FLS) subgrades in cold regions, resonant column tests were conducted to investigate the effects of wet density, clay content, and freeze–thaw cycles on the dynamic properties of FLS. T...

Robust, Recyclable, and Reversibly Adhesive Polysulfide Elastomers via Inverse Vulcanization

Abstract Inverse vulcanization stands as a transformative strategy for valorizing surplus sulfur into polysulfides; however, inverse vulcanized polysulfides typically necessitate harsh synthetic conditions and suffer from an intrinsic trade-off between mechanical strength and net...