| Title |
Sustainable Harnessing of Waste Polycarbonate for Synthesizing Activated Furans to Generate Stenhouse Adducts on Polymer Surface |
| ID_Doc |
21248 |
| Authors |
Zeussel, L; Chowdhary, S; Wu, HC; Kumar, V; Singh, S |
| Title |
Sustainable Harnessing of Waste Polycarbonate for Synthesizing Activated Furans to Generate Stenhouse Adducts on Polymer Surface |
| Year |
2024 |
| Published |
Chemistry-An Asian Journal, 19.0, 13 |
| Abstract |
Plastics are versatile materials, offering lightweight, durable, and affordable solutions across various industries. However, their non-degradable nature poses challenges by end of their life. This study presented an innovative carbonyl extraction method to utilize waste poly(bisphenol A carbonate) (PC) as reaction precursor to synthesis of activated furan as precursor for photoswitchable Stenhouse adducts. This innovative chemical strategy not only generated N,N'-functionalized barbiturates but also provided an eco-friendly and cost-effective alternative to traditional synthesis methods. The method presented hereby not only promotes sustainability by repurposing waste polycarbonate as carbonyl equivalent under green conditions but also yielded reusable bisphenol A (BPA). Furthermore, the derived activated furans exhibited their functionality by forming colored donor-acceptor Stenhouse adducts (DASAs) on aminated polymer surfaces. This work demonstrated a transition from a linear plastics economy toward a circular one, highlighting the potential of plastic waste as a resource for creating materials with improved properties. This work presents a sustainable approach to extract carbonyl from waste poly(bisphenol A carbonate), facilitating eco-friendly and cost-effective synthesis of activated furans, essential for photoswitchable Stenhouse adducts. This approach not only repurposes waste polycarbonate but also generates reusable bisphenol A, endorsing circular economy principles and showcasing plastic waste ' s potential in enhancing material properties, notably visible light-induced isomerization. image |
| PDF |
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdfdirect/10.1002/asia.202400369
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