Chemical recycling of poly(ethylene) by catalytic degradation into aromatic hydrocarbons using H-Ga-silicate

Abstract

H-Ga-silicate exhibits excellent catalytic activity towards the formation of aromatic hydrocarbons, mainly benzene, toluene and xylenes (BTX), in the degradation of poly(ethylene), indicating its high potential as a catalyst for the advanced chemical recycling of polyolefins.

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