Efficient solvent- and hydrogen-free upcycling of high-density polyethylene into separable cyclic hydrocarbons
Junjie Du, Zeng Lin, Yan Tao, Chuanhao Wang, Menglin Wang, Lei Luo, Wenlong Wu, Zijun Peng, Hongliang Li, Jie Zeng
Topics & Concepts
DehydrogenationProtonationHydrogen bondSolventPolymerPolyethyleneMaterials scienceCarbenium ionHydrogenChemistryPhotochemistryOrganic chemistryPolymer chemistryMoleculeIonCatalysisMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionPolymer crystallization and propertiesbiodegradable polymer synthesis and properties