Researchers Develop Method to Recycle Silicone into Core Components

Scientists at TU Berlin have achieved a breakthrough in green chemistry by developing a process to break down silicone polymer chains into their fundamental building blocks, dimethyldichlorosilane. Published in Nature, this method allows for the reuse of the resulting molecule to create new silicone compounds, promoting a circular economy. The successful testing on various everyday silicone products marks a significant step towards sustainable material recycling.