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Chemical Degradation of Poly(bisphenol A carbonate) Waste Materials: A Review
Author(s) -
Singh Ram,
Shahi Surybala
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
chemistryselect
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.437
H-Index - 34
ISSN - 2365-6549
DOI - 10.1002/slct.201802577
Subject(s) - aminolysis , bisphenol a , degradation (telecommunications) , carbonate , waste management , hydrolysis , chemistry , materials science , organic chemistry , pulp and paper industry , chemical engineering , catalysis , engineering , epoxy , telecommunications
Plastics are indispensable and integral part of our daily life. Each year, we generate tonnes of plastics waste. Poly(bisphenol A carbonate) has created a space for itself in the plastic industry due to its high performance properties. The high rate of production created a major challenge in its management after use or becoming as waste. In this brief review, we have described the chemical degradation of poly(bisphenol A carbonate) and the use of catalyst and reagents. Some of the most utilized chemical degradation methods like alcoholysis, hydrolysis and aminolysis have been explained in detail. The chemical reactions involved in the degradation process have also been discussed.