A rapid electrochemical method to recycle carbon fiber composites using methyl radicals
Zehan Yu, Youngdon Lim, Travis J. Williams, Steven Nutt
Abstract
We report an electrochemical system for selective deconstruction and re-manufacture of epoxy-carbon fiber composite using a Kolbe-like mechanism for generating methyl radicals from CH 3 COOH. These cleave C–N bonds via hydrogen atom abstraction.
Topics & Concepts
EpoxyRadicalElectrochemistryAmine gas treatingCarbon fibersFiberMaterials scienceComposite materialHydrogen atom abstractionCleavePolymerCarbon atomPolymer chemistryChemistryChemical engineeringComposite numberOrganic chemistryElectrodeRing (chemistry)Physical chemistryEngineeringEnzymeFiber-reinforced polymer compositesConducting polymers and applicationsCovalent Organic Framework Applications