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Breakthrough Catalyst Converts Plastic Waste to High-Quality Fuels

9/23/2025

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University of Delaware team developed a catalyst to convert plastic waste into liquid fuels efficiently.
The catalyst uses mesoporous MXenes to boost plastics interactions, nearly doubling low-density polyethylene (LDPE) rates.
It minimizes byproducts like methane and improves fuel quality.
Dongxia Liu emphasizes its role in sustainable energy; Center for Plastics Innovation, funded by U.S. Department of Energy, supports industry collaboration.

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Story summary

University of Delaware team developed a catalyst to convert plastic waste into liquid fuels efficiently.
The catalyst uses mesoporous MXenes to boost plastics interactions, nearly doubling low-density polyethylene (LDPE) rates.
It minimizes byproducts like methane and improves fuel quality.
Dongxia Liu emphasizes its role in sustainable energy; Center for Plastics Innovation, funded by U.S. Department of Energy, supports industry collaboration.