Phys.org·3 min read·medium
New catalyst could make mixed plastic waste recyclable in one chemical step
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Kyushu University
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Japanese researchers have developed a new iridium-based catalyst that allows for the selective degradation of polyurethane in mixed plastic waste. This chemical process enables the recycling of complex materials that were previously considered impossible to separate.
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