Polymer chemistry

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The field of chemistry dealing with large molecules (polymers) composed of smaller repeating units (monomers) that form the basis of all plastics.

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US Department of Energy

Energy policy and regulation

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Polydiketoenamine (PDK) Development

Research project to develop an endlessly recyclable plastic polymer with reversible chemical bonds that can be easily dissolved and reformed without quality degradation.

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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

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Polydiketoenamine (PDK)

An endlessly recyclable plastic polymer featuring reversible chemical bonds that dissolve in a 12-hour acid bath, allowing core units to be separated from additives and reassembled repeatedly in a closed-loop cycle.

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Peter Christensen

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United States 1 mention

Often mentioned with · Research studies

Closed-loop recycling of plastics enabled by dynamic covalent diketoenamine bonds

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New recyclable plastic discovery could be a game changer

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