B-N-C Polymer Synthesis and Degradation
Faculty Mentor
Dr. Ashley Lamm
Presentation Type
Poster
Start Date
5-8-2024 11:15 AM
End Date
5-8-2024 1:00 PM
Location
PUB NCR
Primary Discipline of Presentation
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Abstract
Many polymers (aka plastics) that are used today have slow degradation rates, allowing them to persist and have a chronic effect on the surrounding environment, potentially causing long-term adverse effects. Moreover, current plastic materials have the propensity to release pollutants into the soil and contribute to the overall increase in greenhouse gas emissions, exacerbating global climate change concerns. This project aims to explore the development of a novel boron-nitrogen-carbon (B-N-C) polymer, hypothesized to exhibit a more rapid degradation rate compared to conventional plastic materials. The focus of this study involves the synthesis of the B-N-C polymer and the examination of its degradation kinetics through UV/Visible spectroscopy analysis. The synthesis and results will be discussed.
Recommended Citation
Semmens, Maggie E. and Lamm, Ashley, "B-N-C Polymer Synthesis and Degradation" (2024). 2024 Symposium. 13.
https://dc.ewu.edu/srcw_2024/ps_2024/p2_2024/13
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B-N-C Polymer Synthesis and Degradation
PUB NCR
Many polymers (aka plastics) that are used today have slow degradation rates, allowing them to persist and have a chronic effect on the surrounding environment, potentially causing long-term adverse effects. Moreover, current plastic materials have the propensity to release pollutants into the soil and contribute to the overall increase in greenhouse gas emissions, exacerbating global climate change concerns. This project aims to explore the development of a novel boron-nitrogen-carbon (B-N-C) polymer, hypothesized to exhibit a more rapid degradation rate compared to conventional plastic materials. The focus of this study involves the synthesis of the B-N-C polymer and the examination of its degradation kinetics through UV/Visible spectroscopy analysis. The synthesis and results will be discussed.
