Depolymerization of polystyrene under ambient conditions
Viktor P. Balema, Ihor Z. Hlova, Scott L. Carnahan, Mastooreh Seyedi, Oleksandr Dolotko, Aaron J. Rossini, Igor Luzinov
Abstract
Ball milling of polystyrene under ambient conditions in metal containing vials causes scission of macromolecules, resulting in partial dismantling to styrene. Reactions proceeds <italic>via</italic> intermediate carbon-based free radicals that are detectable by EPR.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryDepolymerizationPolystyreneBeta scissionRadicalBond cleavageElectron paramagnetic resonancePolymer chemistryChain scissionStyreneMacromoleculePhotochemistryOrganic chemistryPolymerCopolymerCatalysisNuclear magnetic resonancePhysicsRadical substitutionBiochemistryRecycling and Waste Management TechniquesPolymer crystallization and propertiesFiber-reinforced polymer composites