Acrylonitrile-based polymers are widely used in industrial and consumer settings, but their chemical recycling has largely been neglected, partly due to the potential release of harmful gases such as HCN and NOx. Herein, the authors report a catalytic process that enables valorization of the polymer’s N- and C-content, without releasing harmful nitrogen gases.
- Jarne Leinders
- Thibaut Van Giel
- Jesse Dallenes