Methods for forming ethylbenzene from polystyrene
US10913694B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 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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