Divergent methods for polyester and polycarbonate depolymerization with a cobalt catalyst
Kai D. Knight, Megan E. Fieser
Abstract
Catalytic methods for the cyclodepolymerization and solvolysis of polyesters and polycarbonates have been realized with a molecular cobalt catalyst. Nascent strategies to modify these methods for use in mixed plastic waste streams are identified.
Topics & Concepts
DepolymerizationPolyesterCatalysisPolycarbonateSolvolysisCobaltPolymerPolymer chemistryMaterials scienceWaste streamOrganic chemistryChemistryPolymer scienceChemical engineeringWaste managementHydrolysisEngineeringCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysisbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesOrganometallic Complex Synthesis and Catalysis