Novel alcohol-derived degradable acetal-linkage-containing epoxy resins HBA–CHDMVG and HOBA–CHDMVG were synthesized. The thermal decomposition temperature of HOBA–CHDMVG was higher than 300 °C; moreover, HOBA–CHDMVG exhibited excellent Charpy impact strength. The cured HOBA–CHDMVG was completely decomposed during the hydrolysis reaction under acidic conditions, and the reaction products were soluble in a tetrahydrofuran/H2O mixed solvent. Furthermore, the carbon fibers in the carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic with a HOBA–CHDMVG matrix were recovered via the complete decomposition of HOBA–CHDMVG.
- Mayo Kuroyanagi
- Ayaka Yamaguchi
- Kazumasa Kawabe