Title:
Photochemical upcycling of polystyrene plastics
Languages of Item:
English
Abstract:
Plastics have improved everyday life exponentially, but their overconsumption has led to a global waste catastrophe, having immense economic and environmental consequences. Recent advances in the development of photochemical protocols that target plastic upcycling, and polystyrene (PS) in particular, have emerged as a prosperous solution in reversing the growth of plastic waste landfills. © 2022 Elsevier Inc.
Authors:
Skolia, E.
Mountanea, O.G.
Kokotos, C.G.
Journal:
TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry
Keywords:
Climate change; Photocatalysis; Plastic products; Polystyrenes, Economic consequences; Environmental consequences; Photochemicals; Plastics waste; Polystyrene plastics; Upcycling; Waste landfill, Elastomers
Official URL (Publisher):
DOI:
10.1016/j.trechm.2022.10.003
