Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Characteristics and Nomenclature of Copolymers01:24

Characteristics and Nomenclature of Copolymers

2.5K
Copolymers are the products obtained from the polymerization of multiple monomer species. So, in a polymer chain itself, there can be multiple repeating units that come from different monomers. The process of synthesizing a polymer from different monomer species is called copolymerization. When two monomers are involved, the polymer is known as a bipolymer. Polymers with three and four monomers are termed terpolymers and quaterpolymers, respectively. Figure 1 depicts the copolymerization of...
2.5K
Polymer Classification: Architecture01:14

Polymer Classification: Architecture

2.7K
Polymers are classified as linear or branched on the basis of their chain architecture. The polymer chains in linear polymers have a long chain-like structure with minimal to no branching at all. Even if a polymer features large substituent groups on the monomer, which appear as branches to the skeleton, it is not considered a branched polymer. A branched polymer contains secondary polymer chains that arise from the main polymer chain. The branching occurs when the polymer growth shifts from...
2.7K
Types of Step-Growth Polymers: Polyesters01:20

Types of Step-Growth Polymers: Polyesters

2.2K
The introduction of polyesters has brought major development to the textile industry. The wrinkle-free behavior of polyester blends has eliminated the need for starching and ironing clothes.
Polyesters are commonly prepared from terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol; the crude product is known as poly(ethylene terephthalate) or PET. However, polyesters are synthesized industrially by transesterification of dimethyl terephthalate with ethylene glycol at 150 °C. The two reactants and the...
2.2K
Polymer Classification: Stereospecificity01:26

Polymer Classification: Stereospecificity

2.4K
Polymerization generates chiral centers along the entire backbone of a polymer chain. Accordingly, the stereochemistry of the substituent group has a significant effect on polymer properties. Polymers formed from monosubstituted alkene monomers feature chiral carbons at every alternate position in the polymer backbone. Relative to the predominant orientation of substituents at the adjacent chiral carbons, the polymer can exist in three different configurations: isotactic, syndiotactic, and...
2.4K
Free-Radical Chain Reaction and Polymerization of Alkenes02:35

Free-Radical Chain Reaction and Polymerization of Alkenes

7.8K
The conversion of alkenes to macromolecules called polymers is a reaction of high commercial importance. The structure of the polymer is defined by a repeating unit, while the terminal groups are considered insignificant. The average degree of polymerization represents the number of repeating units in the polymer molecule and is denoted by the subscript n.
7.8K
Polymers02:34

Polymers

35.7K
The word polymer is derived from the Greek words “poly” which means “many” and “mer” which means “parts”. Polymers are long chains of molecules composed of repeating units of smaller molecules, known as monomers. They either occur naturally, such as DNA and proteins, or can be constructed synthetically, like plastics. They have varied structural characteristics, such as linear chains, branched chains, or complex networks, that contribute to the...
35.7K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Correction: Kang et al. Energy-Saving Electrospinning with a Concentric Teflon-Core Rod Spinneret to Create Medicated Nanofibers. <i>Polymers</i> 2020, <i>12</i>, 2421.

Polymers·2026
Same author

Sex differences in the association between bone mineral density and lipid profiles in people with type 2 diabetes in southwest China.

Metabolism open·2026
Same author

Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum: A Case Series and Literature Review.

Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology·2026
Same author

Nasocystic irrigation reduces suprainfection and stent occlusion after LAMS drainage of walled-off necrosis.

Endoscopic ultrasound·2026
Same author

Prenatal exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and postpartum new-onset hypertension: Mediating role of systemic inflammation indicators.

Environmental pollution (Barking, Essex : 1987)·2026
Same author

Core-Sheath Nanofibers From a Modified Coaxial Electrospinning for Transdermal Delivery of Finasteride.

ChemistryOpen·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 23, 2025

Depolymerizable Olefinic Polymers Based on Fused-Ring Cyclooctene Monomers
08:12

Depolymerizable Olefinic Polymers Based on Fused-Ring Cyclooctene Monomers

Published on: December 16, 2022

3.3K

Versatile Hyper-Cross-Linked Polymers Derived from Waste Polystyrene: Synthesis, Properties, and Intentional

Wenliang Song1, Yuheng Wen1, Zeyu Wang1

  • 1School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, P. R. China.

Langmuir : the ACS Journal of Surfaces and Colloids
|June 24, 2024
PubMed
Summary

Recycling waste polystyrene into hyper-cross-linked polymers offers a sustainable solution to environmental pollution. These versatile materials enable efficient recycling and contribute to environmental protection and sustainable development.

More Related Videos

Designed for Molecular Recycling: A Lignin-Derived Semi-aromatic Biobased Polymer
10:22

Designed for Molecular Recycling: A Lignin-Derived Semi-aromatic Biobased Polymer

Published on: November 30, 2020

3.5K
The Effect of Construction and Demolition Waste Plastic Fractions on Wood-Polymer Composite Properties
09:06

The Effect of Construction and Demolition Waste Plastic Fractions on Wood-Polymer Composite Properties

Published on: June 7, 2020

8.1K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 23, 2025

Depolymerizable Olefinic Polymers Based on Fused-Ring Cyclooctene Monomers
08:12

Depolymerizable Olefinic Polymers Based on Fused-Ring Cyclooctene Monomers

Published on: December 16, 2022

3.3K
Designed for Molecular Recycling: A Lignin-Derived Semi-aromatic Biobased Polymer
10:22

Designed for Molecular Recycling: A Lignin-Derived Semi-aromatic Biobased Polymer

Published on: November 30, 2020

3.5K
The Effect of Construction and Demolition Waste Plastic Fractions on Wood-Polymer Composite Properties
09:06

The Effect of Construction and Demolition Waste Plastic Fractions on Wood-Polymer Composite Properties

Published on: June 7, 2020

8.1K

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Environmental Science

Background:

  • Polystyrene waste poses significant environmental challenges due to its persistence.
  • Developing effective recycling strategies for polystyrene is crucial for sustainability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review methods for preparing multifunctional hyper-cross-linked polymers from waste polystyrene.
  • To explore the applications of these polymers in sustainable recycling and waste management.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of hyper-cross-linked polymers via Friedel-Crafts cross-linking of polystyrene.
  • Investigation of the physical and chemical properties of the synthesized polymers.
  • Systematic review of synthetic approaches and material characterization.

Main Results:

  • Multifunctional hyper-cross-linked polymers can be effectively synthesized from waste polystyrene.
  • These polymers exhibit structural flexibility and diverse performance characteristics.
  • Potential applications in intentional recycling and waste valorization were identified.

Conclusions:

  • Hyper-cross-linked polymers derived from waste polystyrene offer a promising route for recycling.
  • These materials contribute to environmental protection and sustainable development.
  • Further research into novel applications of waste polystyrene-derived polymers is encouraged.