Catalysts and Methods for Recycling Commodity Polymers
Public support
Provider
Czech Science Foundation
Programme
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Call for proposals
SGA0202600003
Main participants
Vysoká škola chemicko-technologická v Praze / Fakulta chemické technologie
Contest type
VS - Public tender
Contract ID
26-23601M
Alternative language
Project name in Czech
Catalysts and Methods for Recycling Commodity Polymers
Annotation in Czech
Environmental pollution due to the rapid growth in plastic production is a major global concern. Accordingly, the principal goal here is to develop catalytic processes for depolymerization and valorization of various commodity polymers. To accomplish this, we will work in three main phases. 1) We will firstly develop dehydrofunctionalization and dehydrogenation methods for generating double bonds in the polymer backbone. 2) We will then overcome challenges in C=C bond cleavage by developing unprecedented catalytic olefin metathesis reactions that will result in polymer breakdown. For such, we will combine the use of efficient catalysts (Mo-, W-, and Ru-based, new and known ones) and new cross-metathesis partners to ensure successful depolymerization. 3) Lastly, we will put forth new methods for repolymerization and valorization of the resulting depolymerization products. Collectively, these advances will provide invaluable insights for C–C and C–H bond activation processes that are crucial for chemical recycling of plastics and to achieve a more circular economy.
Scientific branches
R&D category
ZV - Basic research
OECD FORD - main branch
10401 - Organic chemistry
OECD FORD - secondary branch
10404 - Polymer science
OECD FORD - another secondary branch
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CEP - equivalent branches <br>(according to the <a href="http://www.vyzkum.cz/storage/att/E6EF7938F0E854BAE520AC119FB22E8D/Prevodnik_oboru_Frascati.pdf">converter</a>)
CC - Organic chemistry<br>CD - Macromolecular chemistry
Solution timeline
Realization period - beginning
Jan 1, 2026
Realization period - end
Dec 31, 2030
Project status
Z - Beginning multi-year project
Latest support payment
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Data delivery to CEP
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data delivery code
CEP26-GA0-GM-R
Data delivery date
Apr 27, 2026
Finance
Total approved costs
24,670 thou. CZK
Public financial support
24,670 thou. CZK
Other public sources
0 thou. CZK
Non public and foreign sources
0 thou. CZK