Plastic Waste Conversion by Leveraging Renewable Photo/Electro‐Catalytic Technologies

• DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202301352
• Publication Date: 2024-01-16T16:01:51Z
• Authors: Jianan Li; Hong‐Peng Ma; Guoping Zhao; Guangfa Huang; Wenbo Sun; Chong Peng
• Keywords: Plastic Waste

Abstract Plastics have revolutionized our lives; however, the exponential growth of their usage has led to a global crisis. More sustainable strategies are needed address this dilemma and transform plastics economy from linearity circular model. Herein, we systematically summarize recent progress in renewable energy‐driven plastic conversion strategies, including photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, integration. By introducing significant works, design principles, mechanisms, system regulations, decipher compare various aspects conversion. These approaches show high reactivity selectivity under environmentally benign conditions provide alternative reaction pathways for Plastic upcycling as chemical feedstock can yield value‐added chemicals fuels, contributing establishment economy. Additionally, several innovations engineering designs presented. Finally, challenges perspectives technologies comprehensively discussed.