SMRTR Science & EngineeringJul 20, 2026Interesting Engineering

China’s new method turns stubborn plastic waste into jet fuel with 82% yield

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Fudan University researchers developed a low-cost chemical method that converts polyolefin plastics — like grocery bags — into aviation fuel with an 82% liquid yield. Using a cobalt-nickel catalyst instead of expensive metals, the process could cut emissions by 80%, though scaling up for industrial use remains a significant challenge.

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