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Mar 09, 2026 18:30
Multiple Types of Plastic Are Turned into Vinegar Using Sunlight-Powered Process Without Emissions
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Researchers at the University of Waterloo have discovered a way to turn plastic waste into acetic acid, the main ingredient of vinegar, using sunlight. The breakthrough offers a promising new approach to reducing plastic pollution through photocatalysis, while simultaneously creating a useful, value-added chemical product through a process inspired by nature. “Our goal was to […] The post Multiple Types of Plastic Are Turned into Vinegar Using Sunlight-Powered Process Without Emissions appeared first on Good News Network.
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