학술논문
Metal-free initiators pave the way for chemically recyclable polymers with industrially relevant properties
Document Type
Brief Communication
Author
Source
Communications Chemistry. 6(1)
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
2399-3669
Abstract
To solve the environmental disaster that is generated by legacy plastics accumulation, researchers are looking to design plastics with enhanced end-of-life options, but many circular plastics do not meet industrial requirements. Here, we highlight a metal-free approach to produce chemically recyclable poly(1,3-dioxolane) with ultra-high molecular weight and comparable properties to one of the most produced plastics, polyethylene.