Plastic pyrolysis: Chemists explain a technique attempting to tackle plastic waste by bringing the heat
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Plastic pyrolysis − chemists explain a technique attempting to tackle plastic waste by bringing the heat
pyrolysis could reduce the amount of plastic waste pollution that ends up in landfills and oceans. Additionally, converting plastic waste into usable products could help lower the production ...