From Plastic Waste to Treasure: Selective Upcycling through Catalytic Technologies (Adv. Energy Mater. 41/2023)

Plastics Upcycling Innovative catalytic technologies for plastics upcycling into high-value chemicals and fuels are recognized as a pivotal approach in realizing a sustainable carbon cycle. In article number 2302008, Pengfei Wang, Sihui Zhan and co-workers place their focus squarely on elucidating the catalytic conversion pathways and intricate reaction mechanisms associated with plastics, thereby delineating a clear developmental trajectory for the upcycling of plastics.