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(a) Molecular structure of the developed high-toughness elastomer. (b) The toughness of the elastomer is superior to that of a conventional elastomer. (c) Infrared spectroscopic analysis showing molecular structural changes in the elastomer under an applied force. (d) The elastomer maintains structural integrity through entanglement of polymer chains after bond scission.

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