Waste Styrofoam can now be converted into polymers for electronics

ScienceDaily
Jul 19, 2024, 6:03 pm131 pts
A new study describes a chemical reaction that can convert Styrofoam into a high-value conducting polymer known as PEDOT:PSS. Researchers also noted that the upgraded plastic waste can be successfully incorporated into functional electronic devices, including silicon-based hybrid solar cells and organic…

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