Synergistic Co-Upcycling of Polycarbonate and Organophosphate Ester Wastes via Chemically Complementary Reactivity

Key Points

• The aim is to explore a method for co-upcycling polycarbonate and organophosphate ester wastes to address environmental concerns.
• Analyzed the chemical reactivity of polycarbonate and organophosphate esters under controlled conditions.
• Developed a synergistic approach to treat both waste types simultaneously.
• Evaluated the energy efficiency of the co-upcycling process compared to conventional methods.
• The co-upcycling method showed a reduction in energy consumption compared to separate treatment methods.
• High conversion rates of both polycarbonate and organophosphate esters were achieved.
• The process yielded valuable products that could be reused, impacting waste management positively.