The development of high-performance bio-based epoxy resins is of great importance for promoting material sustainability. However, challenges remain in the disposal and resourceful utilization of their waste, limiting their potential for sustainable industrial applications.To address these issues, this study utilizes urolithin A, a biomass-derived compound, as a raw material to synthesize a novel difunctional epoxy monomer. The synthesis is achieved through a straightforward and scalable process. When cured with 4,4′-diaminodiphenyl sulfone (DDS), the resulting thermoset, poly(UAEP)/DDS, exhibits good comprehensive properties. Compared with conventional bisphenol A-based epoxy resins, the poly(UAEP)/DDS resin demonstrates significantly enhanced thermal stability—with a glass transition temperature of 224 °C and an initial decomposition temperature of 364 °C—along with high mechanical strength (tensile strength of 88.3 ± 4.1 MPa) and a relatively low dielectric constant. These properties suggest broad application prospects in areas such as electronic encapsulation. Furthermore, due to its densely aromatic structure, poly(UAEP)/DDS shows favorable characteristics as a carbon precursor during pyrolysis. The carbon material (poly(UAEP)/DDS-800) obtained by carbonizing the resin possesses a high specific surface area and abundant microporous structure, leading to good CO2 adsorption performance. Overall, this work establishes a strategy for sustainable design that links biomass-derived monomers to high-performance epoxy thermosets and ultimately to functional porous carbon materials. It offers a novel paradigm for green transformation throughout the entire life cycle of epoxy resins.
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