Towards low-temperature catalysts for sustainable fuel from plastic: A review

Statistical evidences have recently shown both global energy demand and the production/consumption of plastic materials increases regularly. Valorization of the latter materials into gasoline and diesel fuels is therefore an important approach in the perspective of energy and environmental sustainability. Although many high-temperature based catalytic reactions were considered feasible, their low-temperature counterparts would be more effective in terms on energy efficiency, catalyst sustainability, economic parameters and optimal fuel properties. In this direction, the mini review discussed recently published works on catalyst development towards low temperature plastics degradation. Catalysts based on pure/modified natural and synthetic zeolites, Ir-based complex, Palladium (Pd), Platinum (Pt), Ruthenium (Ru), and oxides, chlorides, etc. are being strategically developed, modified and applied under variable conditions. The paper therefore carefully discussed the progress achieved and highlighted prospective research directions.