A decomposable and recyclable polymer consisting of polystyrene and trithiocarbonates was synthesized. The synthesized polymer decomposed by mixing with allylamine. The decomposition was due to the reaction between trithiocarbonate in the polymer and allylamine. The decomposition was evaluated by the indentation test and the spectroscopies (e.g., 1H NMR). Following the decomposition, the recycling of the decomposed polymer was conducted via a thiol-ene reaction by shining UV light (λ =365 nm). The resultant recycled polymer showed as high mechanical strength as the original polymer before decomposition.
- Hina Onozaki
- Huynh Ngoc Dan Phuong
- Shingo Tamesue
