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Methods for forming ethylbenzene from polystyrene

US10913694B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 17, 2019
Grant dateFeb 9, 2021
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Expiry dateJul 17, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08J2325/06
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

According to one or more embodiments presently disclosed, a method of catalytically converting polystyrene may include contacting polystyrene with a catalyst to form a product comprising ethylbenzene. The catalyst may include oxidized iron, oxidized cobalt, and oxidized copper. The catalyst may further include a mesoporous support material with pores having an average pore diameter of from 2 nm to 50 nm.

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