Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 9, 2024
A
highly
efficient
copper-based
photocatalytic
system
is
developed
for
aerobic
depolymerization
of
polystyrene
waste,
achieving
benzoic
acid
in
up
to
65%
total
yield
through
an
integrated
one-pot
two-step
procedure.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 6, 2024
The
selective
upcycling
of
polyolefins
to
create
products
increased
value
has
emerged
as
an
innovative
approach
carbon
resource
stewardship,
drawing
significant
scientific
and
industrial
interest.
Although
recent
advancements
in
recycling
technology
have
facilitated
the
direct
conversion
hydrocarbons
or
oxygenated
compounds,
synthesis
nitrogenated
compounds
from
such
waste
not
yet
been
disclosed.
Herein,
we
demonstrate
a
novel
for
by
efficiently
transforming
range
postconsumer
plastic
into
nitriles
amides.
This
process
leverages
catalytic
properties
manganese
dioxide
combination
with
inexpensive
nitrogen
source,
urea,
make
it
both
practical
economically
viable.
Our
only
opens
new
avenues
creation
chemicals
polyolefin
but
also
underscores
critical
importance
valorizing
resources
originally
derived
fossil
fuels.
study
provides
strategy
sustainable
polyolefins.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
Abstract
Plastic
products
bring
convenience
to
various
aspects
of
the
daily
lives
due
their
lightweight,
durability
and
versatility,
but
massive
accumulation
post‐consumer
plastic
waste
is
posing
significant
environmental
challenges.
Catalytic
methods
can
effectively
convert
into
value‐added
feedstocks,
with
catalysts
playing
an
important
role
in
regulating
yield
selectivity
products.
This
review
explores
latest
advancements
advanced
applied
thermal
catalysis,
microwave‐assisted
photocatalysis,
electrocatalysis,
enzymatic
catalysis
reaction
systems
for
chemical
recycling
valuable
feedstocks.
Specifically,
pathways
mechanisms
involved
plastics
process
are
analyzed
presented,
strengths
weaknesses
employed
across
different
described.
In
addition,
structure‐function
relationship
these
discussed.
Herein,
it
provided
insights
design
novel
outline
challenges
future
opportunities
terms
developing
tackle
“white
pollution”
crisis.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: June 4, 2024
Abstract
This
study
examines
the
presence
of
bisphenol
A
(BPA),
S
(BPS),
F
(BPF),
and
M
(BPM)
in
various
recycled
plastics
readily
available
on
market
(LDPE,
HDPE,
PET,
PP),
light
European
Food
Safety
Authority
(EFSA)
limits.
Twenty
samples
different
origin
are
analyzed,
cleaning
treatments
applied,
migration
potential
these
bisphenols
into
food
is
studied.
BPM
absent
all
samples,
but
a
post-consumer
LDPE
sample
reveals
high
concentrations,
raising
concerns,
reaching
8540
ng/g,
370
29
ng/g
BPA,
BPS,
BPF,
respectively.
Migration
tests
show
substantial
contaminants
simulants.
Using
treatment
with
polyethylene
glycol
(PEG
400)
reduces
BPA
LDPE,
PP,
PET
by
95%,
99%,
97%
28%,
respectively,
highlighting
importance
across
polymers
plastic
recycling.
These
findings
not
only
protect
safety
addressing
environmental
challenges
associated
The Innovation Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 100090 - 100090
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
<p>Anthropogenic
climate
and
environmental
changes
increasingly
threaten
the
sustainability
of
life
on
Earth,
hindering
sustainable
development
human
societies.
These
detrimental
ecological
are
driven
by
activities
that
have
elevated
atmospheric
levels
greenhouse
gases
toxic
substances,
increased
inorganic
organic
pollutants
in
water
bodies,
led
to
accumulation
solid
waste
soils.
Over
next
two
three
decades,
impacts
change,
pollution,
soil
contamination
expected
intensify,
posing
increasing
risks
health
global
stability.
Considering
these
trends,
it
is
essential
implement
robust
mitigation
adaptation
strategies.
This
paper
analyzes
pollution
problems
from
perspectives
atmospheric,
water,
contamination.
It
summarizes
current
research
heterogeneous
catalysis
for
treating
gaseous,
liquid,
phases,
with
an
emphasis
key
challenges
applying
catalytic
conversion
technologies
cost-effective
industrial
settings.
Finally,
strategies
mitigating
via
discussed
material
flow,
energy
data
flow.
aims
offer
scientific
insights
enhance
future
practice
remediation.</p>
The
extensive
accumulation
of
plastic
waste
has
given
rise
to
severe
environmental
pollution
issues.
Contemporary
conventional
recycling
methods,
such
as
incineration
and
landfilling,
contribute
significantly
pollutant
emissions
carbon
footprints,
against
the
principles
sustainable
development.
Leveraging
renewable
solar
energy
transform
plastics
into
high-value
chemicals
green
fuels
offers
a
more
promising
approach
managing
resources.
This
comprehensive
review
centers
on
recent
advancements
in
photoreforming,
categorizing
them
based
types
end
products.
Particular
emphasis
is
placed
evolving
research
landscape
surrounding
conversion
through
well
economic
considerations
for
large-scale
photoreforming
production.
analysis
conducted
here
reveals
key
pathways
emerging
trends
that
are
poised
shape
trajectory
enhanced
photoconversion,
ultimately
influencing
realization
carbon-neutral
future.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: March 21, 2025
Abstract
Upcycling
waste
plastics
into
liquid
fuels
presents
significant
potential
for
advancing
the
circular
economy
but
is
hindered
by
poor
selectivity
and
low-value
methane
byproduct
formation.
In
this
work,
we
report
that
atomic
Ru-doped
ZrO
2
can
selectively
convert
100
grams
of
post-consumer
polyethylene
polypropylene,
yielding
85
mL
in
a
solvent-free
hydrocracking.
The
(C
5
-C
20
)
comprises
~70%
jet-fuel-ranged
branched
hydrocarbons
8
16
),
while
gas
product
liquefied-petroleum-gas
3
6
without
ethane.
We
found
Ru
dopant
Ru-O-Zr
moiety
functionalizes
its
neighboring
O
atom,
originally
inert,
to
create
Brønsted
acid
site.
This
site,
rather
than
itself,
governs
internal
C−C
bond
cleavage
polyolefins
through
carbonium
ion
mechanism,
thereby
enhancing
yield
suppressing
oxide
modulation
strategy
provides
paradigm
shift
catalyst
design
hydrocracking
holds
broad
spectrum
applications.
Catalysts,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(4), P. 335 - 335
Published: March 31, 2025
Chemical
recycling
of
plastic
waste,
especially
polyolefins,
into
valuable
liquid
fuels
is
considerable
significance
to
address
the
serious
issues
raised
by
their
threat
on
environmental
and
human
health.
Nevertheless,
construction
efficient
economically
viable
catalytic
systems
remains
a
significant
hurdle.
Herein,
we
developed
an
bifunctional
catalyst
system
comprising
γ-Al2O3-supported
ruthenium
nanoparticles
(Ru/γ-Al2O3)
β-zeolite
for
conversion
polyolefins
gasoline-range
hydrocarbons.
A
yield
C5–12
paraffins
up
73.4%
can
be
obtained
with
polyethene
as
reactant
at
250
°C
in
hydrogen.
The
Ru
sites
primarily
activate
initial
cleavage
C–H
bonds
polymer
towards
formation
olefin
intermediates,
which
subsequently
go
through
further
cracking
isomerization
over
acid
β-zeolite.
Employing
situ
infrared
spectroscopy
probe–molecule
model
reactions,
our
investigation
reveals
that
optimized
proportion
spatial
distribution
dual
are
pivotal
tandem
process.
This
optimization
synergistically
regulates
kinetics
accelerates
intermediate
transfer,
thereby
minimizing
production
side
C1–4
hydrocarbons
resulting
from
over-cracking
enhancing
fuels.
research
contributes
novel
insights
design
chemical
upgrading
chemicals,
advancing
field
waste
sustainable
production.