Electrochemical PET recycling to formate through ethylene glycol oxidation on Ni–Co–S nanosheet arrays
Yi Ma, Luming Li, Jialing Tang, Z.Q. Hu, Yong Zhang, Huiyao Ge, Ning Jian, Jun Zhao, Andreu Cabot, Junshan Li
Abstract
Green upcycling of PET plastics via EG oxidation to formate is achieved using layered Ni–Co 9 S 8 nanosheet arrays on nickel foam, with Faraday efficiencies over 90%.
Topics & Concepts
NanosheetFormateEthylene glycolMaterials scienceNickelElectrochemistryPrussian blueEthyleneChemical engineeringNanotechnologyChemistryMetallurgyCatalysisOrganic chemistryElectrodeEngineeringPhysical chemistryRecycling and Waste Management TechniquesAdvancements in Battery MaterialsExtraction and Separation Processes