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Recent advances in chemical recycling and upcycling of plastic waste into valuable materials, chemicals, and energy: a comprehensive review

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: A comprehensive review of advanced chemical upcycling pathways transforming plastic waste into circular, high-value chemicals, fuels, and energy carriers.

Source: RSC Sustainability

DOI: 10.1039/d5su00506j

Authors: Kalsoom Jan, Dhruba Deka, Evan Yu, Taofeng Lu, Kai Li, Huixin Jiang, Kashif Nawaz, Erin Webb, Soydan Ozcan, Rongge Zou, Leilei Dai, Hanwu Lei, Roger Ruan, Xianhui Zhao, Wan-Ting Chen

Institutions: University of Massachusetts Lowell, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, National Laboratory of the Rockies, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, University of Minnesota, Washington State University Tri-Cities, Washington State University

Language: English

Topic: Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: U.S. Department of Energy, Battelle, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Bioenergy Technologies Office, Office of Energy Efficiency, Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office

Awards: G1122898986, G1645119126, G166562317, G203625172, G2135731044, G2611105706, G2988778103, G5726405315, G6270028525, G733557159, G8906985441

OpenAlex ID: W7118710094

FWCI: 35.68

Cites: 244

Cited by: 21

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