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Oak Ridge scientists convert plastic waste into gasoline using molten salts

ORNL publishes plastic-to-gasoline conversion study

1 Sep 21 9:08 AM · 2d ago · 1 article · 1 source · development 1 of 4

Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers describe a method using molten aluminum chloride salts to convert polyethylene into gasoline- and diesel-like fuels at about 60% gasoline yield under mild conditions below 200°C, published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society; the team has applied for a patent.

ORNL publishes plastic-to-gasoline conversion study
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“Unlike traditional techniques for converting polymer to fuel, the new process did not require noble-metal catalysts, organic solvents or external hydrogen.”

Zhenzhen Yang

Liqi Qiu Postdoctoral researcher, University of Tennessee, KnoxvilleSheng Dai ORNL Corporate Fellow, co-corresponding authorZhenzhen Yang ORNL staff scientist, co-corresponding author

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  1. 3 outlets Scientists develop process that turns plastic waste into gasoline and diesel-like fuels

    first by ANI News, 2d ago · also GK Today, Science Daily

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  2. 1 outlet Scientists convert everyday plastic waste into gasoline with 60% yield

    first by BusinessLine, 2d ago

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