Issue 17, 2021

Catalytic, aerobic depolymerization of epoxy thermoset composites

Abstract

We present catalytic, aerobic conditions for depolymerizing amine-linked epoxy thermoset matrix polymers commonly used in high-performance carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) materials. Unlike other recycling methods, this process preserves the fibers aligned and woven in the same pattern as the parent material and returns valuable materials from the thermoset matrix.

Graphical abstract: Catalytic, aerobic depolymerization of epoxy thermoset composites

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Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
03 Jun 2021
Accepted
09 Aug 2021
First published
10 Aug 2021

Green Chem., 2021,23, 6356-6360

Author version available

Catalytic, aerobic depolymerization of epoxy thermoset composites

C. A. Navarro, Y. Ma, K. H. Michael, H. M. Breunig, S. R. Nutt and T. J. Williams, Green Chem., 2021, 23, 6356 DOI: 10.1039/D1GC01970H

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