Liquid-assisted grinding enables a direct mechanochemical functionalization of polystyrene waste
Morgan Skala, Sarah M. Zeitler, Matthew R. Golder
Abstract
As a step towards plastics remediation, exogenous additives enable the mechanochemical functionalization of post-consumer polystyrene waste without significant chain scission.
Topics & Concepts
Surface modificationPolystyreneGrindingChain scissionMechanochemistryMaterials scienceChemical engineeringWaste managementPolymerNanotechnologyMetallurgyComposite materialEngineeringForce Microscopy Techniques and ApplicationsBuilding materials and conservationBacterial biofilms and quorum sensing