Plastic pyrolysis: Chemists explain a technique attempting to tackle plastic waste by bringing the heat
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Plastic pyrolysis − chemists explain a technique attempting to tackle plastic waste by bringing the heat
During pyrolysis, the plastic polymers are broken down into smaller molecules, resulting in the production of liquid oil, fuel source gases such as methane, propane and butane, and char.