SMRTR Science & EngineeringAug 27, 2025Interesting Engineering

World’s first 1-step method by US-China team turns plastic into fuel at 95% efficiency

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Researchers created a room-temperature process to convert mixed plastic waste, including PVC, into petrol with 95% efficiency, producing hydrochloric acid as a byproduct and requiring less energy than traditional methods.

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