Dual-side electrosynthesis converts plastic waste and biowaste into succinic acid (IMAGE)

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Dual-side electrosynthesis converts plastic waste and biowaste into succinic acid

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A dual-side electrosynthesis system simultaneously converts plastic-derived 1,4-butanediol and biomass-derived maleic acid into succinic acid at both electrodes. In a continuous-flow electrolyzer, the system achieves a succinic acid yield of 169.1%, exceeding the conventional single-electrode limit and offering a profitable pathway for circular chemical manufacturing.

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