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Electron beam recycling turns heat resistant plastics into valuable gases



Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Jul 30, 2025
A team at Japan's National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) has developed a method to recycle the durable plastic polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) using electron beam (EB) irradiation and heat, transforming the material into reusable gases. PTFE, commercially known as Teflon, is notoriously resistant to decomposition due to its strong carbon-fluorine bonds and is classified among persistent PFAS "forever chemicals." Led by Senior Principal Researcher Dr. Akira Idesaki, the QST gro ... read more

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Electron beam method converts Teflon waste into reusable gases
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Jul 25, 2025
Researchers at the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) have developed a method to convert polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), better known as Teflon, into gas using electron bea ... more
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Italy fines oil giant Eni over bioplastic market abuse
Rome (AFP) June 24, 2025
Italy's competition watchdog said Tuesday it has fined oil giant Eni and its plastics unit Novamont some 32 million euros ($37 for abuse of a dominant market position in plastic bag production. ... more
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Acid vapor boosts durability of carbon dioxide-to-fuel devices
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 17, 2025
A research team at Rice University has developed a simple yet effective method to dramatically extend the life of electrochemical systems that convert carbon dioxide into fuels and industrial chemic ... more
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Turning CO2 into Sustainable Fuels Could Revolutionize Clean Energy
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 02, 2025
The quest to transform carbon dioxide (CO2), a major greenhouse gas, into sustainable fuels through hydrogenation is gaining momentum. This process can produce methanol, a versatile compound used in ... more
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Cool science: Researchers craft tiny biological tools using frozen ethanol
Columbia MO (SPX) May 21, 2025
Imagine drawing on something as delicate as a living cell - without damaging it. Researchers at the University of Missouri have made this groundbreaking discovery using an unexpected combination of ... more
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Europe's biggest 'green' methanol plant opens in Denmark
Rodekro, Denmark (AFP) May 13, 2025
Europe's largest "green" methanol plant opened in Denmark on Tuesday, boosting the continent's emissions reduction efforts - with customers ranging from shipping giant Maersk to toymaker Lego and pharmaceutical firm Novo Nordisk. ... more
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Biogas Production from Alfalfa Enhanced by Fruit Waste and Microbes
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 07, 2025
Researchers in China have developed a novel method to enhance biogas production from alfalfa by incorporating fruit waste and anaerobic microbes, according to a new study published in mSphere. The a ... more
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Bacteria breathe electricity unlocking bioenergy and clean tech potential
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 02, 2025
A research team led by Caroline Ajo-Franklin at Rice University has discovered how certain bacteria breathe by releasing electricity, a process that pushes electrons into their surroundings instead ... more

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Difficult energy transition looms without major EU investment in biomass
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 23, 2025
Biomass remains the European Union's primary renewable energy source, yet it often receives less attention than solar or wind in energy transition strategies. New findings from Chalmers University o ... more
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Turning wood waste into ultra strong material
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 03, 2025
A research team at the University of Tennessee is exploring a bold idea: transforming leftover wood waste into a material with the strength of steel. Led by Art Ragauskas, UT-ORNL governor's chair f ... more
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Tunisian startup turns olive waste into clean energy
Sanhaja (AFP) Mar 29, 2025
In a northern Tunisian olive grove, Yassine Khelifi's small workshop hums as a large machine turns olive waste into a valuable energy source in a country heavily reliant on imported fuel. ... more
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Airlines cast doubt on EU sustainable fuel targets
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Mar 27, 2025
Major European airlines on Thursday urged the European Union to reconsider green targets for the sector unless production of renewable fuels picks up and costs can be brought down. ... more
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Eco friendly low-cost energy storage system from pine biomass
Madrid, Spain (SPX) Mar 10, 2025
The challenge of storing renewable energy efficiently remains a crucial factor in advancing sustainable power solutions. ... more
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Solar-powered reactor extracts CO2 from air to produce sustainable fuel
London, UK (SPX) Feb 18, 2025
A team of researchers at the University of Cambridge has designed a solar-powered reactor that directly captures carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and transforms it into sustainable fuel. This inno ... more
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Why Expanding the Search for Climate-Friendly Microalgae is Essential
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 18, 2025
New research underscores the immense potential of microalgae in combating climate change while emphasizing the need for targeted bioprospecting efforts to fully leverage their benefits. A rece ... more
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