“Single Use Plastics Become Valuable Fuels”: Northwestern Scientists Create Miracle Catalyst That Converts Mixed Garbage Into High Quality Oils Without Sorting Or High Temperatures

IN A NUTSHELL 🔬 Northwestern University developed a new catalyst that converts stubborn single-use plastics into valuable fuels and waxes. ♻️ The process eliminates the need for sorting and operates at lower temperatures, promising a more efficient recycling method. 💡 The single-site nickel catalyst can handle polyvinyl chloride (PVC), enhancing recycling performance unexpectedly. 🌍 Supported … Continue reading “Single Use Plastics Become Valuable Fuels”: Northwestern Scientists Create Miracle Catalyst That Converts Mixed Garbage Into High Quality Oils Without Sorting Or High Temperatures