UV-induced photolysis of polyurethanes

Chem Commun (Camb). 2021 Feb 22. doi: 10.1039/d1cc00124h. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTWaste production associated with the use of non-degradable materials in packaging is a growing cause of environmental concern, with the polyurethane (PU) class being notorious for their lack of degradability. Herein, we incorporate photosensitive ortho-Nitrobenzyl units into PUs to achieve controllable photodegradability. We performed their photolysis in solution and thin films which can inform the design of degradable adhesives.PMID:33616594 | DOI:10.1039/d1cc00124h

Source: Chemical Communications - February 22, 2021 Category: Chemistry Authors: Charlotte Petit Julian Bachmann Lukas Michalek Yohann Catel Eva Blasco James P Blinco Andreas-N Unterreiner Christopher Barner-Kowollik Source Type: research