Catalytic upcycling of PVC waste-derived phthalate esters into safe, hydrogenated plasticizers
Simon Windels, Thomas Diefenhardt, Noopur Jain, Carlos Márquez, Sara Bals, Martin Schlummer, Dirk De Vos
Abstract
Recycling of end-of-life polyvinyl chloride (PVC) calls for solutions to deal with the vast amounts of harmful phthalate plasticizers that have historically been incorporated in PVC.
Topics & Concepts
PlasticizerPhthalatePolyvinyl chlorideCatalysisChemistryOrganic chemistryWaste managementMaterials scienceEngineeringPolymer Science and PVCEffects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicalsMicroplastics and Plastic Pollution