Researchers successfully synthesize polycarbonate by light-controlled interfacial polymerization avoiding the use of highly toxic phosgene

polycarbonate (pc) is a highly transparent and impact-resistant engineering plastic used in the manufacture of eyeglass lenses, camera lenses, dvds, automotive headlights and bulletproof glass. the industrial production of polycarbonate is mainly through the interfacial polymerization method, which makes highly reactive phosgene and alcohol react on the interface of water and organic solvent. however, since…