
Laboratory for Sustainable Catalytic Processes
Combating the plastic waste crisis with chemical reaction engineering
Our research focuses on new catalysts and reaction engineering to address the post-consumer plastic accumulation in landfills and the environment. By designing advanced catalytic processes, it transforms discarded plastics into valuable waxes, surfactants, lubricants, and fuels. Our goal is to design low-temperature, energy-efficient reactions for real-world contaminated plastic streams.