Contemporary plastics upcycling methods rely on the use of hydrogen and solvents, which make the process not environmentally friendly. Now a solvent- and hydrogen-free strategy can convert high-density polyethylene into separable hydrocarbons with high efficiency.
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Xia, C., Han, B. Plastics upcycling made more sustainable and practical. Nat Sustain 6, 1518–1519 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41893-023-01215-4
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