China has developed a low-cost chemical technique to convert plastic waste into aviation fuel, addressing environmental concerns and pollution challenges.
The innovative method focuses on hydrogenolysis of polyolefins
Jul 20, 2026
11:32 am
What's the storyChina has proposed a new chemical process to convert plastic waste into aviation fuel for cheap, according to a study from the Shanghai Advanced Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Fudan University.
The innovative method focuses on hydrogenolysis of polyolefins, which are mainly polythene and polypropylene.
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