Science Advances · 2018 · 334 citations · 22 references
Natural SciencesChemical EngineeringChemistryCatalysisPolymer ChemistryPolymer EngineeringCatalyst DesignCatalytic MaterialsPolymer ProcessingPolymer RecyclingRecycled MaterialsRecyclingCatalyst OptimizationCatalyst SurfacesChemical RecyclingChemical Recycling Of PolymersGreen PolyestersMolecular CatalystsPolyolefin RecyclingRecycling Of Polymer Materials
A transition metal catalyst system for the selective catalytic depolymerization of various polyester- and polycarbonate-based materials is presented. The use of a molecular ruthenium catalyst with selected triphos ligands enabled a selective hydrogenolysis of a large diversity of polymeric consumer products, paving the way to innovative and sustainable recycling strategies within a circular economy.
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