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West Virginia researchers develop microwave technology that could extend the life cycle of plastics

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A WVU associate professor is working on microwave technology to break down plastics to their original components.

The goal of this upcycling energy is to limit the use of fossil fuels to create new propylene.

The team is currently building a larger reactor with the hopes of creating an industrial-sized one in the future.

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informal

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English

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