Chengfeng Shen, Xiangyue Wei, Qiang Zhang, Pengbo Ye, Xuehui Liu, Shimei Xu, Yu-Zhong Wang
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Abstract
Polyethylene waste was oxidatively converted into hydroxyl-terminated telechelic macromolecules with controlled molecular weights, which were further reconstructed into sustainable materials with enhanced strength, processability, degradability/recyclability, and filler compatibility through dynamic cross-linking. This strategy enables efficient upcycling of PE into sustainable, high-performance polymers, addressing plastic pollution and advancing circular materials.