Scientists find way to upcycle microplastics into valuable material called “graphene”
Researchers from James Cook University have developed a method to convert microplastics into graphene, a highly valuable material comprised of a single layer of carbon atoms. The new technique, Atmospheric Pressure Microwave Plasma synthesis, transforms ground-up plastic bottles into graphene in just one minute. This graphene is extremely strong and lightweight, with potential applications in sensors and water purification. The method not only advances graphene production but also addresses microplastic pollution. Read more about turning microplastics into graphene.
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