A density functional study of the photocatalytic degradation of polycaprolactone by the decatungstate anion in acetonitrile solution
Noriyuki Minezawa,
Kosuke Suzuki,
Susumu Okazaki
Abstract:Density functional theory calculations reveal that decatungstate (W10O324−) photocatalyst can degrade polyester in a one-step hydrogen atom abstraction or two-step process (single electron transfer followed by proton transfer).
Photocatalytic polymer degradation based on harnessing the abundant light energy present in the environment is one of the promising approaches to address the issue of plastic waste. In this study,...
Photocatalytic polymer degradation based on harnessing the abundant light energy present in the environment is one of the promising approaches to address the issue of plastic waste. In this study,...
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