Organocatalyzed electroreductive direct depolymerization of polyethylene terephthalate

Organocatalyzed electroreductive direct depolymerization of polyethylene terephthalate

Plastics have become integral parts of modern life, but the indiscriminate disposal of non-biodegradable plastic waste has created an environmental crisis worldwide. In this issue of Chem Catalysis, Luca and co-workers report a groundbreaking, organocatalyzed electroreductive approach to depolymeriz...

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Main Authors: Chan, Wei Xin, Soo, Han Sen
Other Authors: School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2023
Subjects:
Science::Chemistry::Physical chemistry::Electrochemistry
Science::Chemistry::Physical chemistry::Catalysis
Electrochemistry
Redox Mediator
Plastics Recycling
Polyethylene Terephthalate
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/169502
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
Language: English
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Summary:Plastics have become integral parts of modern life, but the indiscriminate disposal of non-biodegradable plastic waste has created an environmental crisis worldwide. In this issue of Chem Catalysis, Luca and co-workers report a groundbreaking, organocatalyzed electroreductive approach to depolymerizing polyethylene terephthalate back to its monomers ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid.

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