High elasticity, chemically recyclable, thermoplastics from bio-based monomers: carbon dioxide, limonene oxide and ε-decalactone
Leticia Peña Carrodeguas, Thomas T. D. Chen, Georgina L. Gregory, Gregory S. Sulley, Charlotte K. Williams
Abstract
Efficient polymerization catalyses transform bio-sourced monomers into thermoplastics with high elasticity and strength, which can be degraded to allow for chemical recycling. The plastics utilize carbon dioxide, limonene oxide and ε-decalactone.
Topics & Concepts
LimoneneMonomerCarbon dioxidePolymerizationElasticity (physics)OxideChemistryChemical engineeringOrganic chemistryMaterials sciencePolymer chemistryPolymerComposite materialChromatographyEngineeringEssential oilCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysisbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesPolymer composites and self-healing