Mineralization of poly(tetrafluoroethylene) and other fluoropolymers using molten sodium hydroxide
Naohisa Yanagihara, Takahiro Katoh
Abstract
A simple, easy, and environmentally benign new technology consisting of a two-step process is proposed for the chemical recycling of fluoropolymers.
Topics & Concepts
TetrafluoroethyleneMineralization (soil science)Sodium hydroxideChemistrySodiumChemical engineeringHydroxidePolymer chemistryInorganic chemistryOrganic chemistryPolymerEngineeringNitrogenCopolymerPolymer Nanocomposites and PropertiesPolymer Nanocomposite Synthesis and IrradiationSilicone and Siloxane Chemistry