Graphene-templated upcycling of PET yields high-quality synthetic graphite
Researchers at The Pennsylvania State University have developed a method to convert PET plastic waste into high-quality synthetic graphite using graphene-based additives. This catalyst-free process improves the structural ordering of the resulting carbon, potentially creating a sustainable source for battery materials.
Why it matters
This innovation offers a circular economy solution for plastic waste while addressing the growing demand for high-performance graphite in energy storage.
Researchers at The Pennsylvania State University recently demonstrated a catalyst-free strategy to convert waste polyethylene terephthalate (PET) into highly crystalline graphitic carbon using graphene-based templating additives, achieving structural ordering that in some cases surpasses natural graphite.
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