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Electrochemical transformation of plastic waste and organic compounds for the generation of value-added materials
Summary
This thesis demonstrates electrochemical approaches that simultaneously generate green hydrogen and convert plastic waste and organic compounds into value-added chemicals under mild conditions, enabling closed-loop circular economy processes. Electrochemical plastic valorization is a key emerging strategy for reducing the volume of plastic waste that ultimately fragments into environmental microplastics.
Growing energy demand and environmental challenges call for sustainable solutions for energy production and resource management. This thesis investigates electrochemical approaches that combine green hydrogen generation with the valorization of organic waste and the development of efficient catalytic systems. Through different electrochemical transformations, the work demonstrates how waste-derived and organic molecules can be converted into value-added chemicals while simultaneously producing hydrogen under mild conditions. In particular, alternative anodic reactions are explored to replace energy-intensive processes, enabling more efficient and sustainable electrochemical systems. The integration of oxidation and reduction steps allows the design of closed-loop processes, including reversible hydrogen carrier systems operating at low temperature and pressure. Overall, this research highlights the potential of electrochemistry as a versatile tool for advancing the circular economy and supporting the transition toward renewable energy technologies.