Issue 23, 2021

UV-induced photolysis of polyurethanes

Abstract

Waste 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.

Graphical abstract: UV-induced photolysis of polyurethanes

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Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
08 Jan 2021
Accepted
08 Feb 2021
First published
08 Feb 2021

Chem. Commun., 2021,57, 2911-2914

UV-induced photolysis of polyurethanes

C. Petit, J. Bachmann, L. Michalek, Y. Catel, E. Blasco, J. P. Blinco, Andreas-N. Unterreiner and C. Barner-Kowollik, Chem. Commun., 2021, 57, 2911 DOI: 10.1039/D1CC00124H

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