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Tuning selectivity in the direct hydrogenolysis of PET plastic over Co catalysts through interfacial hydrogen spillover

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Turning PET plastic waste into useful chemicals usually takes several steps and makes mixtures. This study uses a cobalt catalyst to directly convert PET into high yields of two valuable products, with good stability and lower emissions.

Source: Nature Communications

DOI: 10.1038/s41467-026-71868-0

Authors: Baoyu Wang, Ximing Yan, Jinshu Huang, Yaxuan Jing, Shunmugavel Saravanamurugan, Adam F. Lee, Hu Li

Institutions: Guizhou University, Beibu Gulf University, Nanjing University, BRIC-National Agri-Food and Biomanufacturing Institute, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Institute of Materials Research and Engineering

Language: English

Topic: Catalysis for Biomass Conversion

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $6,990

Funders: Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, National Natural Science Foundation of China, Australian Research Council

Awards: G206541335, G3984610264, G4025478747, G4733930282, G4840073394, G4865312954, G4995413992, Advanced chemical recycling of mixed plastics for monomer recovery, G6549125414, G7436803580

OpenAlex ID: W7154187421

FWCI: 10.19

Cites: 53

Cited by: 6

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