Over the past couple of decades, polymers that depolymerize end-to-end upon cleavage of
their backbone or activation of a terminal functional group, sometimes referred to as “self …

Depolymerization is potentially a highly advantageous method of recycling plastic waste
which could move the world closer towards a truly circular polymer economy. However …

Controlled radical polymerization techniques enable the synthesis of polymers with
predetermined molecular weights, narrow molecular weight distributions, and controlled …

Poly (l-lactic acid)(PLLA) is a leading commercial polymer produced from biomass, showing
useful properties for plastics and fiber applications; after use, it is compostable. One area for …

Recycling of polymers has become increasingly relevant with the focus on a circular
economy. Controlled radical polymerizations create an avenue for polymerization and …

Polymer chemical recycling to monomers (CRM) could help improve polymer sustainability,
but its implementation requires much better understanding of depolymerization catalysis …

The ability to efficiently and selectively process mixed polymer waste is important to address
the growing plastic waste problem. Herein, we report that the combination of ZnCl2 and an …

Plastics are indispensable materials in modern society; however, their extensive use has
contributed to the depletion of finite natural resources and caused severe environmental …

A powerful toolbox is needed to turn the linear plastic economy into circular. Development of
materials designed for mechanical recycling, chemical recycling, and/or biodegradation in …

In a sustainable circular economy, polymers capable of chemical recycling to monomers are
highly desirable. We report an efficient monomer‐polymer recycling of polydithioacetal …