Scientists present a catalytic solution that could be the answer to global plastic pollution
12/03/2020 / By Michael Alexander
Instead of filling up landfills, single-use plastics can be used to create other products. This is according to a group of researchers who have developed a new method for upcycling these low-level plastics into motor oils, lubricants, detergents and even cosmetics.
According to the researchers, aside from improving current recycling methods that result in cheap, low-quality plastic products, the new method also fulfills two other important functions: removing plastic pollution from the environment and contributing to a more stable and circular economy.
“Our team is delighted to have discovered this new technology that will help us get ahead of the mounting issue of plastic waste accumulation,†Kenneth R. Poeppelmeier, a researcher from Northwestern University, said, adding that their team’s findings can contribute to the development of a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future.
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