Sustainable chemical recycling of low-density polyethylene into light olefins over nano-sized SSZ-13

RSC Sustainability 2026 Open access

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Authors: Yoshiki Murata, Ryuga Nakai, Koji Miyake, Yoshiaki Uchida, Atsushi Mizusawa, Tadashi Kubo, Norikazu Nishiyama
DOI: 10.1039/d5su00602c
Cited by: 1
References: 51

Abstract

We demonstrate for the first time that SSZ-13 (a zeolite with small micropores) nanoparticles produce a high yield of light olefins ( ca. 40%) on low-density polyethylene cracking.

Fields of Study & Subjects

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

Publication details

Journal / source
RSC Sustainability
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
4
Issue
2
Pages
1062–1069
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN