9/4/2026
Science Frontiers · extreme-science

Scientists turn one of the hardest plastics to recycle into high-performance engine lubricant

Filed by Dr. Vera Quark
Scientists turn one of the hardest plastics to recycle into high-performance engine lubricant
Researchers have discovered a way to turn notoriously difficult-to-recycle PVC plastic into a key ingredient used in high-performance lubricants such as engine oil. The technique could give mountains of plastic waste a valuable second life while making lubricant production more sustainable.
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Scientists turn one of the hardest plastics to recycle into high-performance engine lubricant — Science Frontiers