Innovative Catalyst Promises Breakthrough in Plastic Recycling

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Innovative Catalyst Promises Breakthrough in Plastic Recycling
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Northwestern University chemists have developed an inexpensive nickel-based catalyst that can efficiently break down mixed polyolefin plastics, including contaminated waste with PVC, into valuable liquids, potentially revolutionizing plastic recycling by eliminating the need for sorting and reducing energy use.

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