More than 460 million tonnes of plastic is produced around the world each year, and the material’s resistance to degradation is fuelling growing concern about its environmental impact. Traditional disposal routes – incineration and landfills – are not only wasteful but also highly polluting. However, a new chemical technique that converts discarded plastics into aviation fuel is now emerging as a promising and potentially low-cost solution.
Chinese researchers have proposed a technology that can...
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