Transforming plastic waste into an efficient CO2 capturing material
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Julia Robinson2025-09-19T08:30:00
Upcycled amide can efficiently capture carbon dioxide from flue gases, as well as air
Chemical upcycling of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic waste into materials to capture carbon dioxide could address two key problems at once – plastic rubbish and cutting emissions – a new study has concluded.
PET is among the most widely produced plastics, but recycling is limited due to inadequate collection infrastructure and the complexity of sorting. It is estimated that between 85–90% of PET is either incinerated or sent to landfill.