James Cook University researchers have achieved a significant breakthrough that allows them to convert microplastics to a highly valuable material. The study is published in the journal Small Science.
  • al4s@feddit.org
    101·
    3 months ago

    I don’t think this will ever be used to recycle micro plastics. Just grinding up plastic is way more economical.

    • Linktank
      71·
      3 months ago

      You’re suggesting we lower the amount of plastics by grinding up more plastic?

      • Quetzalcutlass@lemmy.worldEnglish
        18·
        3 months ago

        No, they’re saying that companies that want graphene would probably grind up plastic rather than pay to extract microplastics from the environment.