New reactor could save millions when making ingredients for plastics and rubber from natural gas

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New reactor could save millions when making ingredients for plastics and rubber from natural gas

A new way to make an important ingredient for plastics, adhesives, carpet fibers, household cleaners and more from natural gas could reduce manufacturing costs in a post-petroleum economy by millions of dollars, thanks to a new chemical reactor designed by University of Michigan engineers.