What Are Vitrimers? The Recyclable Plastics That Can Reshape Their Bonds
Vitrimers are cross-linked polymers whose bonds can rearrange, allowing durable materials to be reshaped or recycled. Here is why researchers are excited about them.
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Vitrimers are cross-linked polymers whose bonds can rearrange, allowing durable materials to be reshaped or recycled. Here is why researchers are excited about them.

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