Method for functionalising polyolefins via the introduction of an oxime function
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- EP · EP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- UNIVERSITE DE BORDEAUX
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-18
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-27
AI Technical Summary
Current methods for recycling polyolefins are inefficient due to their chemical and mechanical resistance, leading to difficulties in recycling and valorization, particularly as they degrade with repeated extrusions and are challenging to process, especially when soiled or containing hydrocarbon chains that are less reactive than ester functions.
A method for functionalizing polyolefins by introducing oxime groups, allowing for post-functionalization through hydrolysis, reduction, or Beckmann rearrangement, which enables the production of varied functional groups and small molecules, thereby valorizing polyolefins and improving their recyclability.
The method effectively functionalizes polyolefins, enabling the production of a wide range of molecules with varied functional groups, enhancing their recyclability and value, and is applicable to various polyolefin structures, including plastic waste, thus addressing the challenges of recycling resistant plastics.
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