Effect of reaction conditions on the hydrogenolysis of polypropylene and polyethylene into gas and liquid alkanes
Linxiao Chen, Yifeng Zhu, Laura C. Meyer, Lillian Hale, Thuy T. Le, Abhi Karkamkar, Johannes A. Lercher, Oliver Y. Gutiérrez, János Szanyi
Abstract
Hydrogenolysis of polypropylene and polyethylene provides a pathway to smaller hydrocarbons. We describe the impact of the polyolefin structure, reaction conditions, and presence of chlorine on the product distribution and branching degree.
Topics & Concepts
HydrogenolysisPolyolefinPolypropyleneBranching (polymer chemistry)PolyethyleneChlorineOrganic chemistryMaterials scienceChemistryPolymer chemistryCatalysisLayer (electronics)Microplastics and Plastic PollutionPolymer crystallization and propertiesRecycling and Waste Management Techniques