Recast. Built to Last: Vanillin-Based Epoxy Vitrimers for Sustainable High-Performance Composites

This session showcases next-generation vanillin-based epoxy vitrimer systems that can be reshaped, repaired, and reprocessed without compromising the mechanical or thermal performance expected from advanced epoxies. By integrating bio-derived vanillin chemistry with dynamic covalent networks, manufacturers gain circular processing, reduced waste, and lower environmental impact. Attendees will learn how these vitrimer epoxies extend component lifetimes, decrease landfill dependency, and provide a practical, greener transition path from conventional thermosets to truly sustainable composite manufacturing.