Mechanically Robust and Self-Healable Polyureas Based on Multiple Dynamic Bonds

The synthesis of polymeric materials that simultaneouslypossessmultiple outstanding mechanical properties and self-healability isalways a great challenge. Herein, we report the synthesis of a robustand self-healing polyurea material, which contains a dual metal coordinationstructure of Zn(II)-urea and Zn(II)-diamidepyridine as well as densehydrogen bonds. Due to the synergistic enhancement of dynamic coordinationbonds and hydrogen bonds in the supramolecular network, the obtainedpolyurea materials possess a combination of excellent mechanical propertiesand high-efficiency self-healing properties, which are adjustableby varying the content of Zn(II) ions. The optimal PU-L/Zn-3 samplehas a tensile strength of & SIM;22.82 MPa, while the elongationat break is & SIM;1312% and the toughness is & SIM;222.68 MJ/m(3). In addition, the fully cut sample exhibits a high healingefficiency of 95.7% based on toughness after treatment at 50 & DEG;Cfor 4 h. Multi-dynamic cross-linked polymers might provide a new wayto obtain robust self-healing materials for protection materials andwearable electronics.

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The synthesis of a robust and self-healing polyurea material with dual metal coordination structure and dense hydrogen bonds was reported in this study. The obtained polyurea materials exhibited excellent mechanical properties and high-efficiency self-healing properties due to the synergistic enhancement of dynamic coordination bonds and hydrogen bonds. The content of Zn(II) ions could be adjusted to achieve desired properties. Multi-dynamic cross-linked polymers provide a new route for the development of robust self-healing materials for protection and wearable electronics.