Impact of molecular weight, additives and copolymers on the chemical recycling of (bio)plastics using solid ruthenium-based catalysts

RSC Sustainability 2026 Open access

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Authors: Marcus S. Lehnertz, Sylvie Dufour, Tabea Becker, Isabel Thiele, Saskia Waldburger, Jean-Marie Raquez, Sonja Herres-Pawlis, Sebastian L. Riedel, Regina Palkovits
DOI: 10.1039/d5su00469a
Cited by: 1
References: 87

Abstract

Chemical recycling of bioplastics via Ru/CeO 2 -catalyzed hydrolysis enables a circular value chain. Effects of molecular weight, additives, and copolymer composition on PLA and PHA recycling are analyzed to identify challenges for sustainable process design.

Fields of Study & Subjects

biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties Microplastics and Plastic Pollution Recycling and Waste Management Techniques

Publication details

Journal / source
RSC Sustainability
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
4
Issue
2
Pages
1070–1080
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN