Photochemical upcycling of polymers via visible light-driven C–H bond activation
W Yi, J Liu, XQ Hu - Chemical Communications, 2025 - pubs.rsc.org
The excessive use and improper disposal of plastics have placed a significant burden on the
environment. To mitigate this impact, prioritizing the chemical upcycling of plastics is crucial …
environment. To mitigate this impact, prioritizing the chemical upcycling of plastics is crucial …
Functionalized Quasi‐Solid‐State Electrolytes in Aqueous Zn‐Ion Batteries for Flexible Devices: Challenges and Strategies
Y Han, Y Liu, Y Zhang, X He, X Fu, R Shi… - Advanced …, 2025 - Wiley Online Library
The rapid development of wearable and intelligent flexible devices has posed strict
requirements for power sources, including excellent mechanical strength, inherent safety …
requirements for power sources, including excellent mechanical strength, inherent safety …
The tandem cracking-oxidation of phthalate esters with high CO2 selectivity and reduced energy cost
T Wei, D Zhang, Z Wang, Z Zhou, T Shumba… - Chemical Engineering …, 2025 - Elsevier
Gaseous phthalate ester (PAEs) pollutants pose a significantly high risk of environmental
exposure and present a serious threat to human health. We developed the CuO@ Hol …
exposure and present a serious threat to human health. We developed the CuO@ Hol …
Heterogeneous catalysis strategies for polyolefin plastic upcycling: co-reactant-assisted and direct transformation under mild conditions
The large-scale production and inadequate disposal of polyolefin (PO) plastics pose
significant environmental challenges. Traditional recycling methods are energy-intensive …
significant environmental challenges. Traditional recycling methods are energy-intensive …
Efficient Polyolefin Upcycling over Single-Atom Alloy Catalyst
M Chu, W Tu, Z Zhuang, P Xu, X Weng… - CCS …, 2024 - chinesechemsoc.org
In the quest to tackle plastic pollution, single-atom catalysts (SACs) offer a promising avenue
for the chemical upcycling of waste plastics, leveraging their efficient use of atoms. However …
for the chemical upcycling of waste plastics, leveraging their efficient use of atoms. However …
A better fate for PVC
P Moura, DG Vlachos - Nature Sustainability, 2024 - nature.com
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Recent Advances in Ring-Opening (co) Polymerization of O-Carboxyanhydrides
L Lu, J Lin, T Peng, Z Jia, J Wu - Polymer, 2024 - Elsevier
ABSTRUCT Poly (α-hydroxy acids)(PAHAs) have garnered significant attention due to their
pivotal role in various fields, including packaging, agriculture, and biomedical engineering …
pivotal role in various fields, including packaging, agriculture, and biomedical engineering …
Recent Advancements in Upcycling of Polyolefins by Hydrocracking: Effect of Various Heterogeneous Catalysts and Reaction Parameters
B Thangaraj, YK Lee - Polymer Degradation and Stability, 2025 - Elsevier
Plastic production and usage are increasing daily, leading to a rise in the disposal of plastic
waste. However, recycling plastic waste is limited, posing a threat to human and …
waste. However, recycling plastic waste is limited, posing a threat to human and …
Theoretical determination of a model molecule for the catalytic upcycling of polyolefins
Considering the severe environmental and humanitarian implications of global plastic waste
accumulation, understanding polyolefin catalytic degradation is essential. Accordingly, a …
accumulation, understanding polyolefin catalytic degradation is essential. Accordingly, a …
Ruthenium‐Catalyzed Deconstruction of Polyolefins: A Strategy to Up‐cycle the Waste Polyethylene to Value‐Added Alkenes
Synthesis of value‐added products from post‐consumer waste polyolefins is fascinating as
well as challenging. Here we report ruthenium‐catalyzed up‐cycling of the polyethylene to …
well as challenging. Here we report ruthenium‐catalyzed up‐cycling of the polyethylene to …