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@article{192047,
        author = {Abdus Samreen},
        title = {Catalytic Routes for Plastic Waste Recycling: Current Advances and Remaining Challenge},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {9},
        pages = {236-240},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=192047},
        abstract = {The rapid accumulation of plastic waste has driven the development of sustainable recycling strategies, with catalytic degradation emerging as an effective approach for plastic conversion. Catalytic processes enable the breakdown of complex polymeric materials into smaller, value-added hydrocarbons and fuels under controlled thermal or chemical conditions. Common plastics such as polyethylene and polypropylene can be efficiently converted using metal-based and solid acid catalysts, including zeolites, metal oxides, and supported transition metals. Recent advances in catalyst design, such as improved surface acidity, pore structure, and metal dispersion—have enhanced degradation efficiency and product selectivity. Reaction parameters including temperature, catalyst loading, and residence time play a critical role in governing conversion rates and product distribution. When integrated with existing chemical recycling technologies, catalytic degradation offers a scalable and economically viable pathway for plastic waste management. This review summarizes the degradation mechanisms, catalyst systems, operational parameters, and current challenges associated with catalytic plastic recycling, highlighting its potential role in advancing circular plastic economies.},
        keywords = {Catalytic Degradation; Plastic Waste Recycling; Heterogeneous Catalysts; Polymer Conversion; Circular Economy.},
        month = {February},
        }