Photochemical aerobic upcycling of polystyrene plastics to commodity chemicals using anthraquinone as the photocatalyst
Nikolaos F. Nikitas, Elpida Skolia, Petros L. Gkizis, Ierasia Triandafillidi, Christoforos G. Kokotos
Abstract
Aerobic photochemical upcycling of polystyrene plastics into benzoic acid and pharmaceuticals using anthraquinone as the photocatalyst.
Topics & Concepts
AnthraquinonePolystyrenePhotocatalysisBenzoic acidChemistryPhotochemistryCommodity chemicalsNaphthaleneOrganic chemistryCatalysisPolymerMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionChemistry and Chemical EngineeringTiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells