Crucial role of pre-treatment in plastic photoreforming for precision upcycling
Abstract The accumulation of non-degradable plastics poses a significant environmental challenge. Photoreforming presents a promising solution through plastic upcycling. This review explores the mechanisms of photoreforming that determine product selectivity, emphasizing the role of polymer molecula...
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| description | Abstract The accumulation of non-degradable plastics poses a significant environmental challenge. Photoreforming presents a promising solution through plastic upcycling. This review explores the mechanisms of photoreforming that determine product selectivity, emphasizing the role of polymer molecular structure and pre-treatment techniques. By identifying key factors affecting reaction dynamics, we aim to establish optimized frameworks for plastic photoreforming and enhance sustainable waste management, highlighting opportunities for improvement and innovation. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d7cb1016369d416f8fbe24460e2a68e82025-01-19T12:39:28ZengNature Portfolionpj Materials Sustainability2948-17752025-01-01311910.1038/s44296-024-00045-5Crucial role of pre-treatment in plastic photoreforming for precision upcyclingXiandi Zhang0Wenhan Zu1Lawrence Yoon Suk Lee2Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology and Research Institute for Smart Energy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, KowloonDepartment of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology and Research Institute for Smart Energy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, KowloonDepartment of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology and Research Institute for Smart Energy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, KowloonAbstract The accumulation of non-degradable plastics poses a significant environmental challenge. Photoreforming presents a promising solution through plastic upcycling. This review explores the mechanisms of photoreforming that determine product selectivity, emphasizing the role of polymer molecular structure and pre-treatment techniques. By identifying key factors affecting reaction dynamics, we aim to establish optimized frameworks for plastic photoreforming and enhance sustainable waste management, highlighting opportunities for improvement and innovation.https://doi.org/10.1038/s44296-024-00045-5 |
| spellingShingle | Xiandi Zhang Wenhan Zu Lawrence Yoon Suk Lee Crucial role of pre-treatment in plastic photoreforming for precision upcycling npj Materials Sustainability |
| title | Crucial role of pre-treatment in plastic photoreforming for precision upcycling |
| title_full | Crucial role of pre-treatment in plastic photoreforming for precision upcycling |
| title_fullStr | Crucial role of pre-treatment in plastic photoreforming for precision upcycling |
| title_full_unstemmed | Crucial role of pre-treatment in plastic photoreforming for precision upcycling |
| title_short | Crucial role of pre-treatment in plastic photoreforming for precision upcycling |
| title_sort | crucial role of pre treatment in plastic photoreforming for precision upcycling |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s44296-024-00045-5 |
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