Issue 19, 2025

Oxidation upcycling of polyethylene into degradable, recyclable and high-performance materials

Abstract

Polyethylene waste was oxidatively converted into hydroxyl-terminated telechelic macromolecules with controlled molecular weights, which were further reconstructed into sustainable materials with enhanced strength, processability, degradability/recyclability, and filler compatibility through dynamic cross-linking. This strategy enables efficient upcycling of PE into sustainable, high-performance polymers, addressing plastic pollution and advancing circular materials.

Graphical abstract: Oxidation upcycling of polyethylene into degradable, recyclable and high-performance materials

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Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
22 May 2025
Accepted
27 Jun 2025
First published
08 Jul 2025

Mater. Horiz., 2025,12, 7951-7958

Oxidation upcycling of polyethylene into degradable, recyclable and high-performance materials

C. Shen, X. Wei, Q. Zhang, P. Ye, X. Liu, S. Xu and Y. Wang, Mater. Horiz., 2025, 12, 7951 DOI: 10.1039/D5MH00967G

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