Chlorine-containing waste streams pose potential risks to human health and the environment, so their remediation represents a significant challenge. Now, chlorinated wastes have been successfully repurposed as chlorinating reagents for use in the preparation of organic chemicals and pharmaceutical ingredients.
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Jordan, A. Upcycling chlorinated trash into synthetic organic treasure. Nat. Chem. (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41557-024-01515-y
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