Giving superabsorbent polymers a second life as pressure-sensitive adhesives
oleh: P. Takunda Chazovachii, Madeline J. Somers, Michael T. Robo, Dimitris I. Collias, Martin I. James, E. Neil G. Marsh, Paul M. Zimmerman, Jose F. Alfaro, Anne J. McNeil
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| Diterbitkan: | Nature Portfolio 2021-07-01 |
Deskripsi
For many polymers, recycling via mechanical processes is not feasible and these materials are destined for landfills or incineration. Here the authors show an open-loop recycling method for superabsorbent polymers that involves decrosslinking via hydrolysis, an optional chain-shortening step via sonication, and functionalizing via Fischer esterification.