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April 24, 2026Industrial Chemistry and Materials2 citationsOpen Access

Electrochemical Upcycling of Polyethylene Terephthalate: Catalyst Design, Reaction Mechanisms, and Integrated Paired Electrolysis

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XZXi ZhuLHLingwei HuZhoukou Normal UniversityXZXingqun ZhengChongqing University of Science and Technology

Key Points

  • The aim is to explore efficient electrochemical methods for upcycling PET waste to promote sustainability.
  • Developed novel catalysts for electrochemical reactions
  • Investigated reaction mechanisms involved in PET upcycling
  • Utilized paired electrolysis for integrated processes
  • Demonstrated effective catalyst designs for enhanced reaction rates
  • Achieved significant conversion of PET into valuable products
  • Showed potential for reducing environmental impact through upcycling

Abstract

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste has become a persistent global environmental challenge, motivating the development of sustainable recycling and valorization strategies beyond conventional mechanical and thermochemical routes. Electrochemical PET upcycling has...

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Zhu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69eb09ff553a5433e34b4311https://doi.org/10.1039/d6im00018e
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