US EditionNew Catalyst Recycles Plastics Without Sorting. It Even Works on Dirty Trash
Northwestern's nickel catalyst converts mixed single-use plastics into fuels and waxes without sorting or high heat, potentially increasing recycling rates above the current global 10% average.
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Plastic waste must be sorted by type, and small impurities make whole loads useless for recycling. A new catalyst could change this now
New nickel catalyst could revolutionize plastic recycling
Recycling plastic is notoriously frustrating. Sorting different types of plastics, cleaning off food residue, and dealing with contamination often make the process expensive and inefficient. But a new breakthrough from Northwestern University chemists may change that. The team has developed a low-cost nickel-based catalyst that can simplify, and perhaps even eliminate, the tedious step of […] The post New nickel catalyst could revolutionize plas…
Closed-Loop Recycling of Mixed Polyesters via Catalysis
As the world grapples with the escalating crisis of plastic pollution and the mounting climate imperatives, the quest for sustainable alternatives to fossil fuel-derived plastics has become more urgent than ever. Traditional polyolefin-based packaging, ubiquitous in consumer products, presents a massive challenge in waste management due to its largely non-recyclable nature and reliance on non-renewable […]
Recycling plastic without sorting? A cheap new catalyst makes it possible
One of the biggest challenges in recycling plastic is that there are several kinds of plastic that end up in our bins – and those variations in composition necessitate sorting out waste before processing it. Sorting is expensive and time-consuming, even with tech involved, and it greatly reduces the effectiveness and efficiency of recycling programs.Continue ReadingCategory: Environment, ScienceTags: Recycling, Plastics, Northwestern University
"Single Use Plastics Become Valuable Fuels": Northwestern Scientists Create Miracle Catalyst That Converts Mixed Garbage Into High Quality Oils Without Sorting Or High Temperatures
IN A NUTSHELL 🔬 Northwestern University developed a new catalyst that converts stubborn single-use plastics into valuable fuels and waxes. ♻️ The process eliminates the need for sorting and operates at lower temperatures, promising a more efficient recycling method. 💡 The single-site nickel catalyst can handle polyvinyl chloride (PVC), enhancing recycling performance unexpectedly. 🌍 Supported [...]
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