Intermetallic synergy between CeOx-Co accelerates the selective production of p-xylene from PET plastic waste over core-shell type cobalt phyllosilicates catalysts

Key Points

• The study aims to optimize a catalyst to efficiently convert PET plastic waste into p-xylene.
• Utilized core-shell type cobalt phyllosilicates as catalysts.
• Investigated the role of CeOx-Co synergy in the catalytic process.
• Performed experiments comparing different catalyst configurations.
• Analyzed product yields and selectivity towards p-xylene.
• Demonstrated significant enhancement in p-xylene yield compared to other catalysts.
• Showed that intermetallic synergy between CeOx and Co improved catalytic activity.
• Achieved a marked increase in selectivity for p-xylene production from PET.