Integrated Electrochemical Conversion of Plastic Waste and CO to Formate Using Non-Noble-Metal Catalysts: Raman Study.

Poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET), a common single-use plastic, significantly contributes to CO emissions when discarded or incinerated. In this study, we have employed an innovative approach by combining electrochemical PET hydrolysate oxidation and CO reduction reaction (CORR) to simultaneously produce formate in a single electrochemical cell. Utilizing simple electrochemical methods, a porous 3D carbon felt (CF) electrode was anodically oxidized to produce activated carbon felt (aCF).

Solar-Driven Ammonia Production through Engineering of the Electronic Structure of a Zr-Based MOF.

As a hydrogen carrier and a vital component in fertilizer production, ammonia (NH) is set to play a crucial role in the planet's future. While its industrial production feeds half of the global population, it uses fossil fuels and emits greenhouse gases. To tackle this issue, photocatalytic nitrogen fixation using visible light is emerging as an effective alternative method.