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Scientists Develop Eco-Friendly Method to Break Down and Reuse Teflon Plastic
- Friday October 24, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A new “mechanochemical” process allows the recycling of Teflon by grinding it with sodium metal at room temperature. This solvent-free reaction breaks down Teflon’s carbon-fluorine bonds, producing harmless carbon and sodium fluoride instead of toxic PFAS. The sodium fluoride can be reused in fluorine-based products, making this approach a br...
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Japanese Scientists Develop Eco-Friendly Plastic Ingredient Using Bacteria
- Thursday September 18, 2025
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
This process improves yield, avoids toxic waste, and could lead to more biodegradable plastics, reducing the need for petroleum-based products.
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Plastic To Paracetamol: Scientists Convert Waste Into Painkiller In 24 Hours
- Tuesday June 24, 2025
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Scientists at the University of Edinburgh have developed a process using E. coli bacteria to convert PET plastic waste into paracetamol, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional drug manufacturing methods that rely on fossil fuels.
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CSIR Lab Has Technology To Convert Plastic Waste Into Diesel: Harsh Vardhan
- Saturday November 23, 2019
- India News | ANI
Union Minister for Science and Technology Harsh Vardhan said on Friday that a CSIR lab has developed technology by which plastic waste can be converted into diesel and the process can be scaled up.
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Scientists Develop Eco-Friendly Method to Break Down and Reuse Teflon Plastic
- Friday October 24, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A new “mechanochemical” process allows the recycling of Teflon by grinding it with sodium metal at room temperature. This solvent-free reaction breaks down Teflon’s carbon-fluorine bonds, producing harmless carbon and sodium fluoride instead of toxic PFAS. The sodium fluoride can be reused in fluorine-based products, making this approach a br...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Japanese Scientists Develop Eco-Friendly Plastic Ingredient Using Bacteria
- Thursday September 18, 2025
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
This process improves yield, avoids toxic waste, and could lead to more biodegradable plastics, reducing the need for petroleum-based products.
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www.ndtv.com
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Plastic To Paracetamol: Scientists Convert Waste Into Painkiller In 24 Hours
- Tuesday June 24, 2025
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Scientists at the University of Edinburgh have developed a process using E. coli bacteria to convert PET plastic waste into paracetamol, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional drug manufacturing methods that rely on fossil fuels.
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www.ndtv.com
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CSIR Lab Has Technology To Convert Plastic Waste Into Diesel: Harsh Vardhan
- Saturday November 23, 2019
- India News | ANI
Union Minister for Science and Technology Harsh Vardhan said on Friday that a CSIR lab has developed technology by which plastic waste can be converted into diesel and the process can be scaled up.
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