A new process turns plastic waste into gasoline and diesel fuel

According to a report by Random News Portal… Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a surprisingly simple way to turn polyethylene, the common plastic used in shopping bags and cutting boards, into gasoline and diesel-like fuels. The process uses inexpensive aluminum-based molten salts to break long plastic molecules into smaller hydrocarbons, producing about 60% gasoline under relatively mild conditions. complete report is on below link. Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260920222405.htm