Tuning selectivity in the direct hydrogenolysis of PET plastic over Co catalysts through interfacial hydrogen spillover

作者：Baoyu Wang, Ximing Yan, Jinshu Huang, Yaxuan Jing, Shunmugavel Saravanamurugan, Adam F. Lee, Hu Li · 发表于：Nature Communications · 年份：2026 · DOI：10.1038/s41467-026-71868-0 · 被引用次数：2 · 研究领域：Polymer crystallization and properties、Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes、Microplastics and Plastic Pollution

Turning PET plastic waste into useful chemicals usually takes several steps and makes mixtures. This study uses a cobalt catalyst to directly convert PET into high yields of two valuable products, with good stability and lower emissions.