Bifunctional Ni-TiO 2 catalyst for the efficient glycolysis of polylactic acid: a selective route to obtain 2-hydroxyethyl lactate | Synapse
March 25, 2026
Bifunctional Ni-TiO 2 catalyst for the efficient glycolysis of polylactic acid: a selective route to obtain 2-hydroxyethyl lactate
Key Points
The research focuses on the depolymerization of polylactic acid (PLA) to selectively produce 2-hydroxyethyl lactate using a bifunctional Ni-TiO2 catalyst.
Utilized Ni-TiO2 as a catalyst for PLA glycolysis
Conducted experiments under mild reaction conditions
Analyzed the selectivity of the catalyst for 2-hydroxyethyl lactate production
Successful depolymerization of PLA was achieved
2-hydroxyethyl lactate was produced selectively under mild conditions
Demonstrated potential for converting plastic waste into valuable products
Abstract
This study explores PLA depolymerization over Ni-TiO 2 catalyst which selectively produce 2-hydroxyethyl lactate under mild conditions and enabling sustainable plastic waste valorization.