Challenges and opportunities in catalytic hydrogenolysis of oxygenated plastics waste: polyesters, polycarbonates, and epoxy resins
Harisekhar Mitta, Lingfeng Li, Mohammadhossein Havaei, Dambarudhar Parida, Elias Féghali, Kathy Elst, Annelore Aerts, Karolien Vanbroekhoven, Kevin M. Van Geem
Abstract
This review comprehensively explores various homogeneous and heterogeneous catalytic systems for the hydrogenolysis of oxygenated polymeric wastes (OXPs), presenting an adaptable solution to plastic pollution and generating valuable feedstock.
Topics & Concepts
HydrogenolysisPolyesterEpoxyCatalysisOrganic chemistryChemistryPolymerMaterials sciencePolymer chemistrybiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesPolymer crystallization and propertiesCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysis