Scientists turn carbon dioxide into recyclable high-performance polyester

Scientists from Colorado State University and Northwestern University have pioneered a groundbreaking platform to synthesize polyesters using carbon dioxide. By employing bicyclic butane and bicyclic pentane in a unique copolymerization method, they developed a system that efficiently breaks down polyester into reusable monomers. The resulting high-performance polyesters exhibit exceptional thermal stability and can be tailored to specific requirements, promoting sustainable recycling and circul

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