Direct upcycling of mixed plastic waste into liquid alkanes

Energy & Environmental Science 2026

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Authors: Hongshun Ran, Shen Run-jie, Wenyi Ni, Mengying Zheng, Xinyang Sun, Shuo Zhang, Zhiqiang Wang, Shourong Zheng, Xiaolei Qu, Yaxuan Jing
DOI: 10.1039/d5ee07522j
Cited by: 1
References: 49

Abstract

The direct hydrogenolysis of mixed plastics comprising polyolefins and oxygenated polymers into liquid alkanes over Ru/CeO 2 + Re/CeO 2 blended catalysts under solvent-free conditions is achieved.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Microplastics and Plastic Pollution Polymer crystallization and properties Recycling and Waste Management Techniques

Publication details

Journal / source
Energy & Environmental Science
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
19
Issue
12
Pages
3910–3923
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN