Research
Research
This research investigates the catalytic pyrolysis of polymers, such as polystyrene, for targeted depolymerization using advanced catalysts. The pyrolysis behavior of these polymers was analyzed through thermal kinetics and molecular dynamics simulations, revealing that specific catalysts can significantly enhance depolymerization efficiency. By reducing activation energy and increasing reaction rates, catalysts facilitate C-C bond cleavage more effectively. These findings not only support catalytic pyrolysis as a viable recycling method for plastics but also contribute to broader environmental sustainability by providing a pathway to reduce plastic waste and generate valuable chemical products.
CV
CV
Dec. 2022 – present
PhD candidate – Utrecht University – the Netherlands
Supervisors: Prof. dr. ir. Bert M. Weckhuysen & Prof. dr. Eelco Vogt
Sep. 2020 – Jun. 2022
Master – Thermal Engineering – Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion – University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
Sep. 2019 – Jun. 2020
Master’s Course – Thermal Power Engineering – University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
Sep. 2015 – Jun. 2019
Bachelor – Energy and environment system engineering – Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, China