Air-Oxidizing, Solvent-Free Depolymerization of Plastic Waste to Produce Valuable Chemicals
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic waste is highly resistant to natural degradation, and conventional chemical recycling routes typically rely on acidic, basic or hydrogen-assisted processes under harsh conditions. Here, we present a solvent-free, oxidative depolymerization strategy that converts PET plastic wa...