Moisture Magic: The Secret to Recycling 94% of Plastic in Just Hours

Researchers have created a revolutionary way to recycle plastic with the help of air moisture, and the recovery rate was a stunning 94% in four hours. The process is novel, and it consists of a cheap catalyst that dissolves PET into monomers, which are then processed into valuable compounds such as TPA through ambient air humidity. The method is nontoxic, solventless, and efficient, providing a green way to deal with plastic pollution. This innovation has the potential to change plastic recycling by offering a cleaner, less expensive, and better option to existing ones.

 

Source: Sustainability Times