New catalyst makes plastic upcycling 10x more efficient than platinum
15 days ago
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- Scientists have developed a tungsten carbide catalyst that is more efficient than platinum in key chemical reactions.
- Tungsten carbide's atomic arrangement (phases) significantly impacts its catalytic performance, with the β-W2C phase showing exceptional results.
- The new catalyst is 10 times more efficient than platinum in breaking down plastic waste through hydrocracking.
- Precise temperature measurement techniques have been developed to improve catalytic efficiency and reproducibility.
- This advancement could lead to more sustainable and cost-effective solutions for plastic upcycling and CO2 conversion.