Synthesis of carbon materials by the short-term mechanochemical activation of polyvinyl chloride

Mechanochemical activation of PVC in a high-energy centrifugal-planetary mill was shown to increase its reactivity in dehydrochlorination under the action of bases. Thus modified PVC is capable of low-temperature carbonization and can form a carbon material even at the temperatures below 400 degrees C. (C) 2016 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.