New reactor design improves plastic feedstock synthesis using oxygen and electricity

Phys.org Saturday 03 October 2026, 19:20 UTC 1 min read

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A "hidden variable" that can determine the success or failure of a chemical reaction has been found in the immediate vicinity of electrodes.

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New reactor design improves plastic feedstock synthesis using oxygen and electricity

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