Researchers from South Korea have made a breakthrough in the fight against plastic waste by demonstrating how adding water to ruthenium-based catalysts can enhance the catalytic conversion of polyolefins into fuels like gasoline and diesel. The discovery paves the way for more sustainable recycling techniques for plastic packaging.Polyolefins account for 55% of plastic waste worldwide. The traditional recycling methods for them rely on melting and remodeling plastics into lower-quality materials. However, catalytic recycling breaks down plastics into chemicals and fuels.
