Antioxidant-induced transformations of a metal-acid hydrocracking catalyst in the deconstruction of polyethylene waste
Zachary R. Hinton, Pavel A. Kots, Mya Soukaseum, Brandon C. Vance, Dionisios G. Vlachos, Thomas H. Epps, LaShanda T. J. Korley
Abstract
This work details the effect of common antioxidants on the activity and functionality of a hydrocracking catalyst, along with associated changes to the product distribution in the deconstruction of high-density polyethylene.
Topics & Concepts
Deconstruction (building)CatalysisPolyethyleneAntioxidantProduct distributionChemistryOrganic chemistryMetalChemical engineeringMaterials scienceWaste managementEngineeringMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionRecycling and Waste Management Techniquesbiodegradable polymer synthesis and properties