Use of Deep Eutectic Solvents in Plastic Depolymerization

Polymeric materials are widely used in every human endeavor (bottles, clothes, containers, toys, tools, etc.) due to their unique properties of chemical and mechanical resistance. They are, however, almost non-biodegradable, recycling into monomers is difficult costly, thereby allowing accumulation the environment. This review highlights recent advances use deep eutectic solvents (DESs) as catalysts and/or green plastics degradation, with aim designing greener processes for polymers’ recycling, by reusing monomers. These processes, combination other catalytic approaches, aimed at introducing feedstock synthesis materials, according circular economy principles.