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Modulating local environment of Ni with W for synthesis of carbon nanotubes and hydrogen from plastics

Jia, J., Veksha, A., Lim, T., Lisak, G., Zhang, R., & Wei, Y. L. (2022) · Journal of Cleaner Production · doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.131620 · Cited by 32 · see citing works

Catalytic recycling of medical plastic wastes over La0.6Ca0.4Co1–Fe O3− pre-catalysts for co-production of H2 and high-value added carbon nanomaterials

Yu, X., Chen, G., Widenmeyer, M., Kinski, I., Liu, X., Kunz, U., Schüpfer, D., Molina‐Luna, L., Tu, X., Homm, G., et al. (2023) · Applied Catalysis B: Environmental · doi:10.1016/j.apcatb.2023.122838 · Cited by 32 · see citing works

Upcycled graphene integrated fiber-based photothermal hybrid nanocomposites for solar-driven interfacial water evaporation

Khoei, J. K., Bafqi, M. S. S., Saeidiharzand, S., Mohammadilooey, M., Hezarkhani, M., Okan, B. S., Koşar, A., & Sadaghiani, A. K. (2023) · Desalination · doi:10.1016/j.desal.2023.116707 · Cited by 32 · see citing works

Synergistic catalytic effect of Mo and Ni on the nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes in an axisymmetric laminar co-flow ethylene/ammonia/air diffusion flame

Zhou, H. J., Yan, L., Yang, Y., Hong, R., Zhang, H., & Chu, H. (2025) · Carbon · doi:10.1016/j.carbon.2025.120232 · Cited by 31 · see citing works

CO2-mediated catalytic upcycling of plastic waste for H2-rich syngas and carbon nanomaterials

Zhang, X., Jiang, Y., Kong, G., Liu, Q., Zhang, G., Wang, K., Cao, T., Cheng, Q., Zhang, Z., Ji, G., et al. (2023) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.132500 · Cited by 31 · see citing works

Waste-induced pyrolytic carbon nanotube forest as a catalytic host electrode for high-performance aluminum metal anodes

Ha, S., Hyun, J. C., Kwak, J. H., Lim, H., Youn, B. S., Cho, S., Jin, H., Lim, H., Lee, S., & Yun, Y. S. (2022) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2022.135416 · Cited by 28 · see citing works

Upcycling plastic polymers into single-walled carbon nanotubes from a magnesia supported iron catalyst

Wu, Q., Lv, X., Xu, N., Xin, L., Lin, G., Chen, K., & He, M. (2023) · Carbon · doi:10.1016/j.carbon.2023.118492 · Cited by 27 · see citing works

Conversion of municipal sewage sludge into biogenic multi-walled carbon nanotubes and hydrogen using X-Mo/MgO (X = Co, Fe, Ni) catalysts through pyrolysis-chemical vapor deposition process

Lu, J., Veksha, A., & Lisak, G. (2024) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2024.153794 · Cited by 25 · see citing works

Waste plastic-derived FWCNT-NiMgAl composite for supercapacitor application

Shah, A., Mao, Y. M., Singh, L. R., Gogoi, M., & Mahato, M. (2022) · Carbon letters · doi:10.1007/s42823-022-00392-0 · Cited by 24 · see citing works

Recycling of Plastics into Advance Carbon Nanomaterials and Their Application in Energy Storage System

Karakoti, M., Pandey, S., Tatrari, G., Sati, S. C., & Sahoo, N. G. (2021) · Composites science and technology · doi:10.1007/978-981-16-3627-1_12 · Cited by 23 · see citing works

Pyrolysis of waste polyethylene under vacuum using zinc oxide

Tekade, S. P., Gugale, P. P., Gohil, M. L., Gharat, S. H., Patil, T., Chaudhari, P. K., Patle, D. S., & Sawarkar, A. N. (2020) · Energy Sources Part A Recovery Utilization and Environmental Effects · doi:10.1080/15567036.2020.1856976 · Cited by 23 · see citing works

The production and electrochemical performance of carbon nano-materials derived from plastics over nickel-based catalysts with different supports

Zhao, P., Shen, B., Wang, J., Lu, F., Yuan, P., Lu, F., & Yuan, P. (2023) · Fuel Processing Technology · doi:10.1016/j.fuproc.2023.107853 · Cited by 24 · see citing works

High Quality and Maximizing the Production of CNTs from the Pyrolysis of Waste Polypropylene

Eldahshory, A. I., emara, K. A., Abd-Elhady, M. S., & Ismail, M. A. (2022) · Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering · doi:10.1007/s13369-022-07206-5 · Cited by 22 · see citing works

Carbon Nanotubes as Excellent Adjuvants for Anticancer Therapeutics and Cancer Diagnosis: A Plethora of Laboratory Studies Versus Few Clinical Trials

Alfei, S., Reggio, C., & Zuccari, G. (2025) · Cells · doi:10.3390/cells14141052 · Cited by 22 · see citing works

Temperature-dependent synthesis of multi-walled carbon nanotubes and hydrogen from plastic waste over A-site-deficient perovskite La0.8Ni1-xCoxO3-δ

Jia, J., Veksha, A., Lim, T., & Lisak, G. (2021) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132831 · Cited by 22 · see citing works

Pyrolytic synthesis of carbon-supported single-atom catalysts

Ohri, N., Hua, Y., Baidoun, R., & Kim, D. (2023) · Chem Catalysis · doi:10.1016/j.checat.2023.100837 · Cited by 22 · see citing works

Carbon nanotubes synthesis over coal ash based catalysts using polypropylene waste via CVD process: Influence of catalyst and reaction temperature

Chitriv, S. P., Saini, V., Ratna, D., & P., V. R. (2024) · Journal of Environmental Management · doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121881 · Cited by 22 · see citing works

Recent Progresses in Pyrolysis of Plastic Packaging Wastes and Biomass Materials for Conversion of High-Value Carbons: A Review

Cheng, Y., Wang, J., Fang, C., Du, Y., Su, J., Chen, J., & Zhang, Y. (2024) · Polymers · doi:10.3390/polym16081066 · Cited by 23 · see citing works

Catalytic Performance of Calcium Titanate for Catalytic Decomposition of Waste Polypropylene to Carbon Nanotubes in a Single-Stage CVD Reactor

Modekwe, H. U., Mamo, M. A., Daramola, M. O., & Moothi, K. (2020) · Catalysts · doi:10.3390/catal10091030 · Cited by 20 · see citing works

Efficient transformation of plastic wastes to H2 and electromagnetic nanocarbon absorbents over molecular-level engineered 3D NiCo/MnO

Xu, D., Shen, C., Liu, X., Xie, W., Ding, H., Widenmeyer, M., Mellin, M., Qu, F., Rashid, A., Chen, G., et al. (2023) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2023.146477 · Cited by 20 · see citing works

Promotion removal of aniline with electro-Fenton processes utilizing carbon nanotube 3D morphology modification of an Ag-loaded copper foam cathode

Ma, B., Lv, W., Li, J., Yang, C., Tang, Q., & Wang, D. (2021) · Journal of Water Process Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jwpe.2021.102295 · Cited by 19 · see citing works

Coupling thermal and catalytic cracking of polymer wastes to boost carbon nanotubes production: Effects of HZSM-5 zeolites

Qiao, H., Hou, X., Zhou, H., Song, C., Yin, L., Huang, J., Yuan, E., & Cui, T. (2023) · Fuel · doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2023.128821 · Cited by 19 · see citing works

Microwaves assisted deconstruction of HDPE waste into structured carbon and hydrogen fuel using Al2O3-(Ni, Zn, Mg)Fe2O4 composite catalysts

Shoukat, B., Hussain, H., Naz, M. Y., Shukrullah, S., Irfan, M., Rahman, S., & Kamran, K. (2023) · Thermal Science and Engineering Progress · doi:10.1016/j.tsep.2023.102368 · Cited by 19 · see citing works

From pollutant to purifier: Leveraging plastic waste-derived activated carbon for sustainable water remediation solutions

Khan, H., Usama, M., Khan, M. I., Wahab, F., Ahmad, I., Ali, H., Hussain, S., & Maqbool, A. (2025) · Journal of Environmental Management · doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.124202 · Cited by 18 · see citing works

Biomass-derived porous carbon-supported nickel–iron bimetallic nanocatalysts for the catalytic conversion of plastics into oil and carbon nanotubes

Kong, L., Sun, Z., You, X., Wu, S., Wang, J., Tang, B., Yang, C., Xiong, M., Li, Z., Chen, J., et al. (2025) · Fuel · doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2025.135068 · Cited by 14 · see citing works

Polymer Waste Valorization into Advanced Carbon Nanomaterials for Potential Energy and Environment Applications

Pattanshetti, A., Koli, A., Dhabbe, R. S., Yu, X., Motkuri, R. K., Chavan, V. D., Kim, D., & Sabale, S. R. (2024) · Macromolecular Rapid Communications · doi:10.1002/marc.202300647 · Cited by 15 · see citing works

Fabrication of MnAlNiO to boost the conversion of plastic wastes to CNTs for the supercapacitor application

Li, Z., Hou, X., Dong, A., Sun, X., Yin, L., Huang, J., & Cui, T. (2024) · Applied Surface Science · doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2024.160904 · Cited by 15 · see citing works

Critical Review of Heterogeneous Catalysts: Manufacturing of Fuel from Waste Plastic Pyrolysis

Jadhav, A. L., Gardi, P. A., & Kadam, P. A. (2024) · Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering · doi:10.1007/s11814-024-00273-4 · Cited by 15 · see citing works

Synthesis of Fe-Al catalysts to boost CNTs formation from polymer wastes via the improved two-stage system

Qiao, H., Xu, R., Hou, X., Zhou, H., Song, C., Yin, L., Huang, J., Yuan, E., & Cui, T. (2023) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2023.111449 · Cited by 14 · see citing works

Synthesizing Highly Crystalline Graphite Powder from Bulk Polyethylene Waste for Lithium-Ion Battery Anodes

Kim, K., Pham, V. H., Gao, Y., Huynh, N., Lee, Y., Wang, C., & Matranga, C. (2024) · ACS Sustainable Resource Management · doi:10.1021/acssusresmgt.4c00398 · Cited by 14 · see citing works

Synthesis of Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) from Poultry Litter for Removal of Chromium (Cr (VI)) from Wastewater

Haleem, N., Jamal, Y., Khan, S. N., Baig, M. A., Wahab, M., & Yang, X. (2021) · Materials · doi:10.3390/ma14185195 · Cited by 15 · see citing works

Microwave-Assisted Catalytic Deconstruction of Plastics Waste into Nanostructured Carbon and Hydrogen Fuel Using Composite Magnetic Ferrite Catalysts

Shoukat, B., Hussain, H., Naz, M. Y., Ibrahim, A. A., Shukrullah, S., Khan, Y., & Zhang, Y. (2024) · Scientifica · doi:10.1155/2024/3318047 · Cited by 13 · see citing works

Hydrogen Production Came from Catalytic Reforming of Volatiles Generated by Waste-Plastic Pyrolysis Over Sepiolite-Based Catalysts

Martín-Lara, M. Á., Moreno, R., Blázquez, G., & Calero, M. (2024) · Topics in Catalysis · doi:10.1007/s11244-024-01981-1 · Cited by 13 · see citing works

Investigation of pyrolysis productions (pyrolysis oil, pyrolysis gas and carbon nanotubes) distribution in co-pyrolysis of torrefied oiltea camellia shells and polypropylene

Dong, H., Yang, J., Xie, Y. B., Yan, X., Zhang, L., Qian, Z., Long, D., Zhou, S., Zhong, Y., Xiang, Z., et al. (2024) · International Journal of Hydrogen Energy · doi:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.07.246 · Cited by 12 · see citing works

Synthesis of carbon nanotubes by chemical vapor deposition using nickel supported on nitric acid-treated pine sawdust

Su, H., Huang, X., Zhang, Z., Ye, Y., & Wang, D. (2024) · Biomass and Bioenergy · doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2024.107579 · Cited by 13 · see citing works

Production of MWCNTs from plastic wastes: Method selection through Multi-Criteria Decision-Making techniques

Prabakar, P. C. J., Nagarajan, S. L., Sivagami, K., Kavindra, A. I., Muruganandam, L., & Chakraborty, S. (2025) · Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers · doi:10.1016/j.jtice.2025.106000 · Cited by 13 · see citing works

Direct Upcycling of Woven Polypropylene Fabrics to Carbon‐Based Joule Heaters

Griffin, A. S., Smith, P. N., Frame, P., Jones, K., & Qiang, Z. (2023) · Advanced Sustainable Systems · doi:10.1002/adsu.202300332 · Cited by 12 · see citing works

A Comparative Review on Carbon Nanomaterials and Their Impact on Plant Growth With the Lens of Green Chemistry Principles

Peng, W., Li, P., Zia, M., Bhuiyan, S. A., Liu, Y., Chen, D., Tudi, M., Gao, Y., Yan, X., Jia, Y. A., et al. (2024) · Global Challenges · doi:10.1002/gch2.202400008 · Cited by 12 · see citing works

Plastic waste to hydrogen fuel: Cutting-edge catalytic technologies for sustainable energy transition

Faizan, M., & Siddiqui, M. N. (2025) · International Journal of Hydrogen Energy · doi:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2025.03.465 · Cited by 13 · see citing works

Post-consumer plastics/Co Mn3–O4 spinels derived Co/MnO@carbon nanotube composites towards advanced electromagnetic absorbents

Liu, X., Ding, H., Shen, C., Xu, D., Yan, R., Xie, W., Widenmeyer, M., Ionescu, E., Zhang, H., & Weidenkaff, A. (2023) · Carbon · doi:10.1016/j.carbon.2023.118273 · Cited by 11 · see citing works

Functional nanocarbons from waste plastics for energy storage applications

Tewari, C., Rawat, K. S., Kim, Y., Arya, T., Dhali, S., Rana, S., Andreeva, D. V., Özyilmaz, B., Mahfouz, R., Qari, N., et al. (2025) · Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.rser.2025.116443 · Cited by 11 · see citing works

Preparation of Ni–Cu Catalyst for Carbon Nanofiber Production by the Mechanochemical Route

Afonnikova, S. D., Mishakov, I. V., Bauman, Y. I., Trenikhin, M. V., Shubin, Y. V., Серкова, А. Н., & Vedyagin, A. A. (2022) · Topics in Catalysis · doi:10.1007/s11244-022-01739-7 · Cited by 11 · see citing works

Plastic Valorization into Added-Value Products via Microwave and Conventional Pyrolysis: A Review

Dan, E., McCue, A. J., Dionisi, D., & Martín, C. F. (2026) · ACS Environmental Au · doi:10.1021/acsenvironau.5c00077 · Cited by 12 · see citing works

Nickel-based catalysts for plastic pyrolysis: advances in product selectivity, yield optimization, and emerging pathways for thermochemical recycling

Nyambura, S. M., Yang-Chun, Y., Li, H., Li, C., Tang, W., Liu, M., Zhu, X., Jiao, F., Fu, J., Wang, J., et al. (2026) · Journal of Materials Chemistry A · doi:10.1039/d5ta07813j · Cited by 10 · see citing works

Applications of Solid Waste-Derived Carbon Nanomaterials in Fuel Cell

Sharma, V., Kumar, S., Kainthla, I., Shandilya, M., & Thakur, S. (2025) · ACS symposium series · doi:10.1021/bk-2025-1495.ch006 · Cited by 10 · see citing works

Applications of Solid Waste-Derived Carbon Nanomaterials in Solar Cell

Kumar, S., Kumari, N., Thakur, R., Kainthla, I., & Shandilya, M. (2025) · ACS symposium series · doi:10.1021/bk-2025-1495.ch007 · Cited by 10 · see citing works

Characteristics, Applications, and Limitations of Nanocomposites in Biosensing

Bhattacharjee, J., Bhakta, D., & Roy, S. (2024) · Advances in chemical and materials engineering book series · doi:10.4018/979-8-3693-1094-6.ch006 · Cited by 10 · see citing works

Fabrication of Fe–Zr, Co–Zr, and Ni–Zr Catalysts to Boost CNTs Synthesis from Plastic Wastes and the Electrocatalytic Oxygen Evolution Reaction

Sun, X., Hou, X., Dong, A., Tian, C., Yin, L., Huang, J., Cui, T., & Yuan, E. (2024) · Langmuir · doi:10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c01357 · Cited by 9 · see citing works

Applications of Solid Waste-Derived Carbon Nanomaterials in Water Purification

Sahoo, P. K., Das, S., Rao, Y. R. S., & Behera, A. K. (2025) · ACS symposium series · doi:10.1021/bk-2025-1495.ch004 · Cited by 9 · see citing works

Applications of Solid Waste-Derived Carbon Nanomaterials in Catalysis

Mehta, S., Kumar, R., Kumar, S., Kaur, G. A., Kainthla, I., & Shandilya, M. (2025) · ACS symposium series · doi:10.1021/bk-2025-1495.ch010 · Cited by 9 · see citing works

Synthesis of graphene derivatives from plastic waste via pyrolysis: challenges, characterization and applications

Subhanjaneyulu, P. V., & Sreekanth, P. S. R. (2025) · Fullerenes Nanotubes and Carbon Nanostructures · doi:10.1080/1536383x.2025.2497396 · Cited by 9 · see citing works

A review on the synthesis of carbon nanotubes from plastic waste: Influence of manganese as a catalytic promoter

Rhokimah, S., Lee, S., Kurniawati, I., & Sung, Y. (2025) · Results in Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.rineng.2025.105764 · Cited by 9 · see citing works

Functional carbon materials from waste plastics: synthesis and applications

Yuan, J., Yang, G., Zhou, X., Huang, J., & Chen, Y. (2025) · Sustainable Carbon Materials · doi:10.48130/scm-0025-0005 · Cited by 8 · see citing works

Production of carbon nanotubes via catalytic pyrolysis of waste plastics over Ni/Al2O3 catalyst: The influence of plastic types

Li, Q., Shan, R., Wang, S., Yuan, H., & Chen, Y. (2023) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/j.jaap.2023.106318 · Cited by 55 · see citing works

Thermal chemical conversion of plastics waste for production of carbon nanotubes

Liu, X. (2018) · Repository@Hull (Worktribe) (University of Hull)

Ni-Al catalytic pathways for carbon nanotubes synthesis from plastic waste and gas-phase selectivity in integrated pyrolysis-catalytic system

Loke, K. Y., Osman, M. A., Low, S. C., & Oh, W.-D. (2026) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/j.jaap.2026.107857 · Cited by 3 · see citing works

Feasibilities of Producing High-Value Carbon Nanotubes from Waste Plastics by Spray Pyrolysis

Zhu, Y. N., Miao, J., Long, M., & Wu, C. (2022) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/j.jaap.2022.105613 · Cited by 18 · see citing works

Pyrolysis–catalysis of waste plastic using a nickel–stainless-steel mesh catalyst for high-value carbon products

Zhang, Y. S., Nahil, M. A., Wu, C., & Williams, P. T. (2017) · Environmental Technology · doi:10.1080/09593330.2017.1281351 · Cited by 43 · see citing works