Institute for Cooperative Upcycling of Plastics Research Highlights

Polyethylenes were upgraded to value-added a,w-divinyl-functionalized oligomers with tunable chain lengths via a three step process.

Upcycling of an untapped feedstock is showcased as economically feasible

Discovery of a new catalytic route to convert various polyethylene grades directly to alkylaromatic liquids

Processive catalysis can advantage rates and improve selectivity in upcycling processes

Selective catalytic hydrogenolysis provides high-quality, value-added liquid products from polyethylene