Exploring the effect of temperature on irradiation-induced decomposition of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) (IMAGE)
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Plastics like PTFE, commonly known as Teflon, are durable, yet difficult to decompose. Moreover, traditional methods for decomposing PTFE require extremely high temperatures and massive energy inputs. Now, however, researchers from Japan have put forth a promising method for enhancing the energy efficiency of PTFE recycling.
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Dr. Akira Idesaki from National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology, Japan
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