Published : 2022-09-01

Catalytic degradation of polystyrene - Rapid Communication

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Syndiotactic polystyrene was degraded in an atmosphere of N2 or H2 at 375 or 400 degrees C in the presence of transition metal catalysts (Cr, Ni, Mo, Co or Fe) on the support (Al2O3, SiO2). Styrene, ethyl benzene, a-methylstyrene, cumene, toluene, benzene as well as bi- and tricyclic hydrocarbons were found in the reaction products. Effects of degradation conditions on the products compositions were discussed. The highest yield of styrene monomer (>80 %) was reached when iron-based catalysts were used.


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Kijeński, J., & Kaczorek, T. (2022). Catalytic degradation of polystyrene - Rapid Communication. Polimery, 50(1), 60-63. Retrieved from https://ichp.vot.pl/index.php/p/article/view/1609