PVC, or polyvinyl chloride, is a widely used plastic in the United States and globally, ranking as the third highest by volume worldwide. It can be found in a variety of everyday products, including hospital equipment such as tubing, blood bags, and masks, as well as plumbing pipes. PVC is also u
Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new products. This helps to conserve natural resources and reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills. It is a simple and effective way to reduce the environmental impact of waste and promote sustainability.
They then can slip into other plastics in the recycling stream. Additionally, hydrochloric acid releases easily out of PVC with heat. It could corrode the recycling equipment and cause chemical burns to the skin and eyes—not ideal for workers in a recycling plant. “What we found is that it still releases hydrochloric acid, but at a much slower, more controlled rate,” Fagnani said.
The acid can then be used by industries as a reagent for other chemical reactions. The chloride ions can also be used to chlorinate small molecules called arenes. These arenes can be used in pharmaceutical and agricultural components. There is material left from the polymer, for which McNeil says the group is still looking for a use. Fagnani says the study shows how scientists might think about chemically recycling other difficult materials.
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