As an important polymer material, polyurethane brings convenience to daily life but also causes environmental problems, and the manufacturing of bio-based repairable, re-processable and sturdy materials can effectively reduce environmental pressure. Herein a low temperature recyclable polyurethane (PU) was developed with castor oil (CO) by combining isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI), dynamic disulfide bonds and hydrogen bonds. The castor oil-based PU showed impressive tensile strength (16.1MPa) remarkable elongation at break (1055.8%), and high bonding power (up to ~6MPa) with bonding wood chips. The dynamic disulfide bonds and hydrogen bonds imparted the bio-based PU with outstanding elastic recovery, impressive self-healing capability (up to ~90%), short relaxation time (5~6min at 180°C), favorable shape memory behavior, and multiple recyclability. By mixing different proportions of carbon nanotubes (CNTs), recyclable and stretchable conductive composites are realized. In addition, an integrated system of high-efficiency bio-based solar photovoltaic generator is demonstrated for simulating the ambient sunlight-heat-electricity conversion, which provides some guidance for the efficient use of solar energy.
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