It is appealing to develop dynamic polymer systems with multifunctionl properties. Herein, we report a polyurethane elastomer with a dynamic covalent polymer network containing a radically exchangeable 2-arylindane-l,3-dione dimer as thermally sensitive and reversible cross-links. In addition, the carbolong complex, an excellent photothermal agent, is incorporated into the dynamic network backbone. With the irradiation of NIR light, the carbolong complex rapidly generates thermal energy, which subsequently triggers the cleavage of the dynamic covalent bond to generate radicals and activate the polyurethane network. In proof-of-concept experiments, we demonstrate that the utility of a combination of radically exchangeable covalent bond and carbolong moiety brings multiple functional characteristics to the polymer network with a capability of spatiotemporal control, including thermochromism, photochromism, rewritability, malleability, and self-healing. This study holds potentials for exploring more tunable dynamics and improved material properties.
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