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Vacancy-defective spinel NiCo 2 O 4 enables high-valent Ni/Co species and adsorbate binding for the electrocatalytic upcycling of polybutylene succinate plastics

Jiahui Xian, Ziyu Mi, Panyawut Tonanon, Xun Cao, Richard D. Webster, Wan Ru Leow

Journal of Materials Chemistry A· Volume 14· Issue 38

Abstract

A vacancy-defective NiCo 2 O 4 catalyst with high-valent Ni/Co species and strong adsorbate binding enables the enhanced electrooxidation of 1,4-butanediol, which realizes the upcycling of PBS plastics to value-added C 4 platform chemicals.
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Recycling and Waste Management Techniques · Polymer Science and PVC · Advanced oxidation water treatment

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Affiliations

School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 21 Nanyang Link, Singapore 637371, Republic of Singapore

Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 1 Pesek Road Jurong Island, Singapore 627833, Republic of Singapore

Funding

National Research Foundation Singapore

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