Multiple functional materials from crushing waste thermosetting resins

Abstract

Novel applications of waste thermosetting resins are developed by facile mechanical crushing, and their excellent performances are demonstrated in oil–water separation, superhydrophobic coatings with diverse water adhesion, acid liquid/gas monitoring and information storage. This work provides new ideas for waste treatments and functional material design, as well as speeds up the transformation of waste resins from laboratory achievements to industrial applications. Moreover, it can also improve the utilization efficiency of non-renewable resources and meet the requirements of energy conservation and environmental protection.