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Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Poly(Dioxolane): Enhancing the Mechanical Performance of a Chemically Recyclable Polymer.

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We report a method to synthesize ultra-high-molecular-weight poly(1,3-dioxolane) (UHMW pDXL), a chemically recyclable thermoplastic material with excellent physical properties. We aimed to enhance the mechanical properties of sustainable polymers by… Click to show full abstract

We report a method to synthesize ultra-high-molecular-weight poly(1,3-dioxolane) (UHMW pDXL), a chemically recyclable thermoplastic material with excellent physical properties. We aimed to enhance the mechanical properties of sustainable polymers by increasing the molecular weight and found that UHMW pDXL exhibits similar tensile properties to ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE). The new polymerization method uses metal-free and economically friendly initiators to achieve UHMW pDXL with molecular weights greater than 1000 kDa. The development of UHMW pDXL provides a potential solution for capturing value from plastic waste and addressing the detrimental effects of plastic waste.

Keywords: ultra high; molecular weight; weight poly; high molecular; poly dioxolane; weight

Journal Title: Journal of the American Chemical Society
Year Published: 2023

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