Functional polymers from CO2 as feedstock

Anthropogenic carbon dioxide (CO2) is currently the largest contributor to global warming. With its abundant, nontoxic, and renewable nature, incorporating CO2 as feedstock for polymer synthesis presents a promising route toward a circular carbon economy. This chapter highlights the recent advances in CO2-based polymers, with particular emphasis on commercially important polycarbonates (PCs) and polyurethanes (PUs). Industrially viable approaches will be introduced, complemented with discussions on bridging the gap between academia and industry.