废弃塑料的治理与资源化利用是可持续发展的核心议题,系统探讨了微波裂解技术作为传统方法替代方案的潜力。该技术凭借独特的体相加热模式,可实现高效、节能的转化过程。通过引入吸波剂与催化剂,能够定向制备碳纳米管(CNTs)、碳纳米球(CNS)及分级多孔碳等多种功能碳材料,阐述了这些材料在电化学储能、环境修复及电催化等领域的应用。因此,微波裂解技术为实现废塑料的高值化资源利用提供了一条极具前景的绿色路径。
The management and resource utilization of waste plastics are core issues for sustainable development.This review systematically explored the potential of microwave pyrolysis technology as an alternative to traditional methods.With its unique bulk heating mode,this technology could achieve efficient and energy-saving conversion processes.By introducing microwave absorbers and catalysts,it was possible to selectively prepare various functional carbon materials such as carbon nanotubes (CNTs),carbon nanospheres (CNS),and hierarchical porous carbons.The applications of these materials in electrochemical energy storage,environmental remediation,and electrocatalysis were also discussed.Microwave pyrolysis technology offers a highly promising green path for the high-value resource utilization of waste plastics.
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伊犁师范大学提升学科综合实力专项科研一般项目(22XKZY24)
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