Metal-free carbocatalysts for the selective production of ethylbenzene and cumene from mixed plastic waste

Key Points

• The research aims to explore metal-free carbocatalysts for converting plastic waste into valuable compounds like ethylbenzene and cumene.
• Utilized metal-free carbocatalysts for the catalytic process
• Investigated the conversion of mixed plastic waste
• Measured the efficiency and selectivity of aromatic production
• Successfully produced ethylbenzene and cumene from plastic waste
• Demonstrated lower CO2 emissions compared to conventional methods
• Indicated high selectivity towards aromatic compounds