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Researchers from the University of Delaware and Argonne National Laboratory created a chemical reaction that can convert Styrofoam into a high-value conducting polymer known as PEDOT : PSS .
Sulfonation is a common chemical reaction where a hydrogen atom is replaced by sulfonic acid.
The researchers were able to find reaction conditions that resulted in high polymer sulfonation, minimal defects and high efficiency.
Sulfonating agent can control the degree of sulfonation of PEDOT: PSS .
The team is interested in seeing how this fine-tuning capability can be used for other applications, such as fuel cells or water filtration devices.
The researchers also see great potential for how this research can contribute to ongoing global sustainability efforts by converting waste products into value-added materials.
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