Photocatalytic Upcycling and Depolymerization of Vinyl Polymers

Abstract: Photocatalytic upcycling and depolymerization of vinyl polymers have emerged as promising strategies to combat plastic pollution and promote a circular economy. This mini review critically summarizes current developments in the upcycling and degradation of vinyl polymers including polystyrene and poly (meth) acrylates. Of these material classes, polymethacrylates possess the unique possibility to undergo a photocatalytic depolymerization back to monomer under thermodynamically favourable conditions, thus presenting significant advantages over traditional thermal strategies. Our perspective on current formidable challenges and potential future directions are also discussed.

Object Details

• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: Online-Ressource
• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Photocatalytic Upcycling and Depolymerization of Vinyl Polymers ; day:27 ; month:03 ; year:2024 ; extent:12 ; Angewandte Chemie ; (27.03.2024) (gesamt 12)

Contributors, Places and Time

• Creator: Parkatzidis, Kostas ; Wang, Hyun Suk ; Anastasaki, Athina

Further information

• DOI: 10.1002/ange.202402436
• URN: urn:nbn:de:101:1-2024032813064197448453
• Rights: Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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