Citation
Da. Hucul et Sf. Hahn, Catalytic hydrogenation of polystyrene, ADVAN MATER, 12(23), 2000, pp. 1855-1858
Citations number
38
Categorie Soggetti
Multidisciplinary,"Material Science & Engineering
Journal title
ADVANCED MATERIALS
ISSN journal
09359648
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Volume
12
Issue
23
Year of publication
2000
Pages
1855 - 1858
Database
ISI
SICI code
0935-9648(200012)12:23<1855:CHOP>2.0.ZU;2-6
Abstract
The use of ultra wide pore silica as a catalyst for the hydrogenation of po
lystyrene to give poly(cyclohexylethylene) (PCHE) has facilitated the devel
opment of a dramatically improved process with much milder conditions. The
large pores allow rapid diffusion into and out of-the catalyst, so that the
interior surfaces are also available for reaction. The mild conditions giv
e rise to high-quality PCHE, whose structure is shown in the Figure.