Plastic Waste Converted into Fuel at Room Temperature

A joint research effort by Chinese, German, and American scholars has developed a room-temperature catalytic conversion technology that efficiently converts mixed waste plastics into high-grade gasoline at room temperature and pressure, achieving a conversion rate exceeding 95%. This innovative technology integrates dechlorination, cracking, and alkylation reactions into a single process, reducing energy consumption by 70% and eliminating the production of toxic byproducts such as dioxins. The findings have been published in the journal Science, offering a groundbreaking solution for addressing plastic pollution.