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Researchers have developed a method to break down PET, one of the world's most widely used plastics, for sustainable recycling using mechanical forces instead of heat or harsh chemicals.
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The high impact between the metal balls in a ball mill reactor and the polymer surface is sufficient to momentarily liquefy the polymer and facilitate chemical reactions.
Oct 10, 2025
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