Photocatalytic Conversion of Plastic Waste: From Photodegradation to Photosynthesis
Southeast University · Nanyang Technological University · +3 more institutions
Abstract
Abstract Plastic waste remains a global challenge due to the massive amounts being produced without satisfactory treatment technologies for recycling and upcycling. Photocatalytic processes are emerging as green and promising approaches to upcycle plastics into value‐added products under mild conditions using sunlight as the energy source. In this review, the recent advances in plastic conversion through photocatalysis have been comprehensively summarized. Special emphasis is placed on the photocatalytic mechanism and the selective CC and CH bond transformations of plastics to access fuels, chemicals, and materials. Finally, the challenges and the perspectives on establishing a new paradigm toward a…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 11.51
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 212
Authors
7Topics & keywords
- Photocatalysis
- Photodegradation
- Materials science
- Nanotechnology
- Waste management
- Circular economy
- Artificial photosynthesis
- Plastic waste