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Bifunctional magnetic Co3O4-B/C catalysts for the thermochemical conversion of non-reciclable plastic waste
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A ternary Co₂O₃/B/Carbon catalyst developed via a scalable solvent-less synthesis achieved 103.3 mmol of H₂ per hour from non-recyclable plastic pyrolysis—a 43% improvement over single-stage operation—while its magnetic properties enabled over 95% recovery and stable reuse. This two-step catalytic valorization pathway offers a promising route for converting landfill-bound plastic waste into hydrogen-rich syngas.
The work presents a catalytic study focused on the valorization of the gas fraction generated during the pyrolysis of non-recyclable plastic waste. It encompasses both the development of catalytic materials and the optimization of a two-step process aimed at improving the gas composition toward a hydrogen-rich stream. The catalysts were synthesized through a simple and scalable solvent-less approach. The most promising material, a ternary Co₂O₃/B/Carbon system, not only exhibited remarkable catalytic activity but also displayed magnetic properties that facilitate its separation during the in situ pyrolysis stage, achieving 103.3 mmol of H 2 produced at 1 h (5.2 mmol of H 2 g -1 of the plastic), with H₂/CO > 2.0 and H₂/(CO + CO₂) of 1.6, representing a 43% increase in the amount of H₂ produced compared to single-stage operation. The study identifies and discusses the roles of the Co-related metallic components supported on carbon, as well as the contribution of the minor boron species. Overall, this work provides clear evidence of the potential of a two-step catalytic configuration for the valorization of plastic residues that currently accumulate in landfills. • Develop a solvent-less Co 2 O 3 /B/Carbon catalyst showing uniform oxide and boron dispersion • Achieve 60 mol.% H 2 and > 40% improvement via a two-step catalytic valorization process • Ensure magnetic recoverability (> 95%) and stable performance over multiple reuses
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