Scientists are using solar energy to turn polyethylene plastic waste into valuable chemicals
An international team from the University of Adelaide has developed a method to upcycle polyethylene (PE) plastic waste into valuable chemicals using light-driven photocatalysis. The process involves using renewable solar energy and non-toxic photocatalysts to convert PE waste into ethylene and propionic acid. The method aims to address plastic pollution and contribute to a circular economy by recycling plastic waste into valuable chemicals. Read more about upcycling polyethylene into valuable chemicals.
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