📄 Title: " Single-atom catalysis for plastic upcycling to high-value compounds" ✍️ Lead author: Prof. Tao Zhang (Academician, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences)
🔗 DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.gr...
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🔗 DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.gr...
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October 2, 2026 at 1:37 PM
📄 Title: " Single-atom catalysis for plastic upcycling to high-value compounds" ✍️ Lead author: Prof. Tao Zhang (Academician, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences)
🔗 DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.gr...
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🔗 DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.gr...
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This study demonstrates a highly efficient, hydrogen-free strategy for upcycling waste polyethylene into high-value C8–C12 methylated aromatics over hierarchical ZSM-5 with no added metal active sites.
doi.org/10.59717/j.x...
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doi.org/10.59717/j.x...
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May 26, 2026 at 4:39 AM
This study demonstrates a highly efficient, hydrogen-free strategy for upcycling waste polyethylene into high-value C8–C12 methylated aromatics over hierarchical ZSM-5 with no added metal active sites.
doi.org/10.59717/j.x...
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doi.org/10.59717/j.x...
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A nickel-based catalyst from Northwestern University could revolutionize plastic recycling by breaking down mixed polyolefins (including PVC-contaminated waste) into reusable oils, waxes, and fuels, without sorting. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
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A simple metal could solve the world’s plastic recycling problem
Scientists at Northwestern University have developed a groundbreaking nickel-based catalyst that could transform the way the world recycles plastic. Instead of requiring tedious sorting, the catalyst ...
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September 5, 2025 at 1:46 AM
A nickel-based catalyst from Northwestern University could revolutionize plastic recycling by breaking down mixed polyolefins (including PVC-contaminated waste) into reusable oils, waxes, and fuels, without sorting. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
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Rethinking Recycling: How Localized Plastic Upcycling Can Secure Raw Materials for Industry
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June 5, 2025 at 12:02 PM
**Goodbye plastic, hello medicine!** 🧪♻️
Scientists used bacteria to turn PET waste into L-DOPA (a Parkinson’s drug). A proof of concept with *huge potential*! A promising way to further the green/sustainable production of drugs and materials. @nature.com
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Scientists used bacteria to turn PET waste into L-DOPA (a Parkinson’s drug). A proof of concept with *huge potential*! A promising way to further the green/sustainable production of drugs and materials. @nature.com
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Microbial upcycling of plastic waste to levodopa - Nature Sustainability
The production of high-value chemicals can involve energy-intensive processes, necessitating sustainable production strategies. Here the authors present a circular bioeconomy approach, upcycling plast...
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March 24, 2026 at 4:46 PM
**Goodbye plastic, hello medicine!** 🧪♻️
Scientists used bacteria to turn PET waste into L-DOPA (a Parkinson’s drug). A proof of concept with *huge potential*! A promising way to further the green/sustainable production of drugs and materials. @nature.com
#GoodNews #PlasticUpcycling #science
Scientists used bacteria to turn PET waste into L-DOPA (a Parkinson’s drug). A proof of concept with *huge potential*! A promising way to further the green/sustainable production of drugs and materials. @nature.com
#GoodNews #PlasticUpcycling #science