A platform for chemically recyclable polymers. This project aims to investigate a new trisulfide metathesis reaction discovered by the project team, and use it to make recyclable polymers. The project

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A platform for chemically recyclable polymers. This project aims to investigate a new trisulfide metathesis reaction discovered by the project team, and use it to make recyclable polymers. The project anticipates generating new knowledge on how to make many classes of polymers using this reaction, define their properties and scope of use, and develop new methods to convert the polymers back to monomers at the end of their service life. Expected outcomes include new types of plastic, rubber, foams and fibres that can be made, and un-made; addressing sustainability and pollution problems from non-recyclable polymers we currently use. Anticipated benefits include new concepts in polymer chemistry, recyclable materials for industry, and environmental benefits from reducing polymer waste.. Scheme: Discovery Projects. Field: 3403 - Macromolecular and Materials Chemistry. Lead: Prof Justin Chalker