A general electrochemical strategy for upcycling polyester plastics into added-value chemicals by a CuCo<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>catalyst
Fulai Liu, Xutao Gao, Rui Shi, Edmund C. M. Tse, Yong Chen
Abstract
A general and efficient electro-reforming strategy was demonstrated to selectively convert polyester plastics into added-value chemicals at the anode catalyzed by a CuCo 2 O 4 /Ni foamcatalyst while generating H 2 at the cathode under mild conditions.
Topics & Concepts
PolyesterCatalysisAnodeCathodeElectrochemistryMaterials scienceChemical engineeringValue (mathematics)ChemistryElectrodeOrganic chemistryComposite materialComputer sciencePhysical chemistryEngineeringMachine learningRecycling and Waste Management TechniquesSustainable Supply Chain ManagementConducting polymers and applications