title: Zinc-catalyzed depolymerization of artificial polyethers.
abstract: Recycling polymers: In the present study, the efficient zinc-catalyzed depolymerization of a variety of artificial polyethers has been investigated. Chloroesters were obtained as the depolymerization products, which are suitable precursors for new polymers. By using straightforward zinc salts, extraordinary catalyst activities and selectivities were feasible (see scheme).
authors.affiliation: Technische Universität Berlin, Department of Chemistry, Cluster of Excellence Unifying Concepts in Catalysis, Strasse des 17. Juni 115, 10623 Berlin, Germany. stephan.enthaler@tu-berlin.de
authors.forename: Stephan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Enthaler
authors.forename: Maik
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Weidauer