Chemical recycling to monomer: thermodynamic and kinetic control of the ring-closing depolymerization of aliphatic polyesters and polycarbonates
Linnea Cederholm, Peter Olsén, Minna Hakkarainen, Karin Odelius
Abstract
The study investigates the potential in solvent triggered chemical recycling and how the power of the solvent effect is influenced by the monomer structure. Catalyst selectivity is utilized to demonstrate chemical recycling of mixed polymer waste.
Topics & Concepts
DepolymerizationMonomerPolyesterPolymerSelectivitySolventChemistryOrganic chemistryPolymer chemistryCatalysisChemical engineeringEngineeringbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesPolymer crystallization and propertiesAdvanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization