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ÖgeWhite led induced degradation of polyacrylates as a green alternative for polymer recycling(Graduate School, 2023-06-19) Çakır, Yüsra Bahar ; Kışkan, Barış ; 509211277 ; ChemistryIn today's world, plastic materials are used almost every day due to their advantageous properties. However, widespread use of plastics has resulted in serious environmental issues, such as the buildup of plastic waste and its damaging effects on ecosystems. Efforts are underway to find effective recycling methods for widely used polymers as part of the journey towards a greener and more sustainable world, aiming to reduce this dependence. The topic of enhancing the sustainability of polymers is at the forefront of the discipline of polymer science and engineering, and it includes a variety of strategies, from mechanical recycling to degradation and chemical recycling. Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) is a polymer that holds great significance within the realm of materials due to its remarkable combination of high-impact strength, optical clarity, and lightweight characteristics. Various applications of PMMA have resulted in considerable consumption and generation of noticeable amounts of waste. By 2027, it is projected that the consumption of polymers will reach a level of 4 million tons per year and as the years pass, it could further increase. Since PMMA does not have a hydrolysable main chain, depolymerization or degradation requires advanced recycling methods. These methods involve some requirements that are both economically and environmentally harmful, such as high temperatures and heavy toxic metal catalysts. Despite the challenging conditions, the research conducted contributes to polymer recycling. However, replacing these requirements with some green alternatives is highly appealing. Photochemical reactions, with advantages such as being environmentally friendly and low energy consumption, have gained attention both in industry and academia. The idea of adapting light-induced reactions to this field and using a catalyst other than metal-based catalysts, which are another environmental pollutant factor, shed light on this study. In this study, we take advantage of the efficient properties of light in the field of degradation. We present a novel approach utilizing a white LED light source and a metal-free method for the degradation of PMMA derivatives that contain halogen in the main chain. A copolymerization incorporated PMMA derivatives containing light-triggerable halogen atoms into the main chain. The Reversible Addition-Fragmentation Chain Transfer (RAFT) controlled polymerization technique was employed for the synthesis of methyl methacrylate-methyl α-chloroacrylate and methyl methacrylate-ethyl cis-3 bromoacrylate copolymers. In the presence of organodyes (metal-free catalysts) the synthesized copolymers undergo efficient degradation into low molecular weight oligomers when irradiated with visible light. This study serves as a realistic approach to polymer recycling and leading to the development of more sustainable recycling methods for polymers.