Hydrogenative depolymerization of silicon-modified polyureas

Chem Commun (Camb). 2022 Apr 28;58(35):5415-5418. doi: 10.1039/d2cc01063a.

Abstract

Silicon-modified polyureas were depolymerized by hydrogenation in the presence of Ru and Mn catalysts. Yields of up to 84% of the aliphatic diamine and 81% of silicon-containing diamine were achieved with a commercially available PNP-Ru catalyst.

MeSH terms

  • Catalysis
  • Diamines*
  • Hydrogenation
  • Polymers
  • Silicon*

Substances

  • Diamines
  • Polymers
  • polyurea
  • Silicon