ScienceNew Method Converts Plastic Waste into Gasoline and Diesel
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a simple process to convert polyethylene plastic, commonly found in shopping bags and cutting boards, into gasoline and diesel-like fuels. Using inexpensive aluminum-based molten salts, the method breaks down long plastic molecules into smaller hydrocarbons, producing about 60% gasoline under mild conditions.
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