The organic chemistry behind the recycling of poly(bisphenol‐A carbonate) for the preparation of chemical precursors: A review

Abstract Production and consumption of poly(bisphenol‐A carbonate) resins are seeing a worldwide increase. However, their usage lifetimes short final disposition as landfills pose environmental health risks, due to the release toxic bisphenol‐A (BPA). The development alternative recycling routes is thus becoming subject increasing interest. In this review, main processes described critically compared, with special focus on chemical mechanisms. While mechanical possible, end products restricted only polymer blends, whose properties decrease each compounding cycle. turn, can produce BPA monomer variety by‐products that be used in different industries, including polymeric field, synthesis reagents precursors. operation conditions method reviewed, well results obtained terms product yield, composition, selectivity reaction times. Reaction mechanisms detail view usability offered.