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China develops low-cost method to turn plastic waste into jet fuel

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Researchers in China have developed a cost-effective method to convert plastic waste into jet fuel. A joint team from the Shanghai Advanced Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Fudan University focused on the hydrogenolysis of polyolefins, which constitute the majority of plastic waste. This process utilizes metal catalysts to break down notoriously inert materials like polyethylene and polypropylene under mild conditions, offering a promising solution to the global plastic pollution crisis. AI

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China develops low-cost method to turn plastic waste into jet fuel

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Zhang Tong ·

    China can turn plastic waste to jet fuel at a low cost: study

    Global plastic production exceeds 460 million tonnes annually, and the material’s resistance to degradation is fuelling growing concern about its environmental impact. Traditional disposal routes – incineration and landfilling – are not only wasteful but also highly polluting. Ho…

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