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Yi Wang, Xinru Zhang, Yuyang Wu, Guangpu Sun, Zeyi Jiang, Siyuan Hao, Shiya Ye, Hu Zhang, Fan Zhang, Xinxin Zhang
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Jingjing Jin, Lingtong Cheng, Lijun Meng, Huan Su, Peng Lu, Jiemeng Tao, Wei Zhang, Nan Liu, He Li, Jianfeng Zhang, Peijian Cao
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Tianfeng Liu, Yuxin Liu, Yunlin Fu, Mengji Qiao, Penglian Wei, Zhigao Liu, Yingjian Li
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Lin Zhu, Yuxiang Zhao, Siyin Chen, Xinyin Miao, Zhou Fang, Xiangwu Yao, Chifei Dong, Baolan Hu
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Rui Tian, Yue Liu, Chao Wang, Weikun Jiang, Srinivas Janaswamy, Guihua Yang, Xingxiang Ji, Gaojin Lyu
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Xianjie Pan, Zhaoyi Luo, Fanqi Liu, Quanqian Yi, Yanning Zeng
Summary: This study presents a novel strategy for fabricating fully bio-based epoxy vitrimers using peach gum and itaconic acid, which exhibit superior mechanical properties and thermostability. The materials were characterized and the self-healing and recycling capabilities were evaluated. The results demonstrate the potential of using these materials for sustainable industrial applications.
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