Photo-induced oxidative degradation of polystyrene waste by a surface-modified heterogeneous titanium catalyst in air

Catalysis Science & Technology 2026

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Authors: Nilay Kumar Pal, Moumita Patra, Nivedita Gunesh Gogate, Sarita R. Zele
DOI: 10.1039/d5cy01469g
Cited by: 1
References: 63

Abstract

A Ni-doped TiO 2 heterogeneous catalyst is developed for photo-induced cleavage of polystyrene waste under the irradiation of blue light which yields either aromatic ketones or aromatic acids upon switching the reaction conditions in air.

Fields of Study & Subjects

TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells Microplastics and Plastic Pollution Polymer Science and PVC

Publication details

Journal / source
Catalysis Science & Technology
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
16
Issue
4
Pages
1199–1206
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN