Chemical Recycling of High-Molecular-Weight Organosilicon Compounds in Supercritical Fluids

The main known patterns of thermal and/or catalytic destruction of high-molecular-weight organosilicon compounds are considered from the viewpoint of the prospects for processing their wastes. The advantages of using supercritical fluids in plastic recycling are outlined. They are related to a high diffusion rate, efficient extraction of degradation products, the dependence of solvent properties on pressure and temperature, etc. A promising area for further research is described concerning the application of supercritical fluids for processing the wastes of organosilicon macromolecular compounds.

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This article discusses the main known patterns of thermal and/or catalytic destruction of high-molecular-weight organosilicon compounds and outlines the advantages of using supercritical fluids in plastic recycling. It also describes a promising area for further research concerning the application of supercritical fluids for processing the wastes of organosilicon macromolecular compounds.