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Researchers develop solar-powered reactor to break down plastic waste

Researchers develop solar-powered reactor to break down plastic waste

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  Researchers have developed a solar-powered reactor that breaks down hard-to-recycle forms of plastic waste and converts it into hydrogen fuel and industrial chemicals. The solar-powered reactor, developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge, could be a cheaper and more sustainable alternative to current chemical-based recycling methods. The reactor breaks down hard-to-recycle forms of […] The post Researchers develop solar-powered reactor to break down plastic waste appeared first

Key Takeaways

  • Researchers develop solar-powered reactor to break down plastic waste.
  • The solar-powered reactor, developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge, could be a cheaper and more sustainable alternative to current chemical-based recycling methods.

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