Electrified heating method breaks down plastics into reusable monomers.
TL;DR
Researchers have developed a new method for depolymerizing plastics using electrified spatiotemporal heating, which breaks down the plastic into its constituent monomers. This method offers a more efficient and sustainable alternative to traditional pyrolysis methods for plastic recycling and upcycling. The process could potentially be used to create new materials and fuels from plastic waste.
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