Briana Mulligan Clarke

Upcycling low-density polyethylene waste into functional carbon anodes for sodium-ion batteries.

Plastics waste is a growing concern for humanity, due to its significant environmental impact. This work focuses on repurposing single-use plastic, specifically low-density polyethylene (LDPE), and redirecting it from landfills towards a second-life application in sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). Through sulfonation and py...