Completely break down a non-biodegradable plastic with sun energy

Chemists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have discovered a method that could turn plastic waste into valuable chemicals by using sunlight. In lab experiments, the research team mixed plastics with their catalyst in a solvent, which allows the solution to harness light energy and convert the dissolved plastics into formic acid – a chemical used Read more about Completely break down a non-biodegradable plastic with sun energy[…]

Technology that converts recycled carbon fibers into materials for batteries and fuel cells

Carbon fiber-reinforced plastics are gaining importance as components of aircraft. The trend is increasing the need for sustainable recycling concepts. At the ILA from April 25 to 29, 2018 in Berlin (Hall 2, Booth 304), Fraunhofer will present a technology that converts recycled carbon fibers into materials for batteries and fuel cells. This saves costs, Read more about Technology that converts recycled carbon fibers into materials for batteries and fuel cells[…]