Scientists turn common plastic into gasoline and diesel-like fuels
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Key takeaway
Oak Ridge National Laboratory developed a method to convert polyethylene plastic into gasoline- and diesel-like fuels using aluminum-based molten salts.
- Step 1 · The triggerOak Ridge National Laboratory's new catalytic process converts polyethylene plastic into gasoline- and diesel-like fuels using aluminum-based molten salts.
- Step 2 · Knock-onIf commercialized, this process could expand the global supply of alternative liquid fuels, influencing the balance between crude-derived and recycled fuels.
- Step 3 · Reaches youOver time, increased supply of alternative fuels may impact input costs and supply options for Indian SMEs reliant on fuel and plastics.
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Source: The Hindu BusinessLine
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