SD A surprising new method finally makes teflon recyclable
Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2025 2:09 pm
Researchers have discovered a low-energy way to recycle TeflonĀ® by using mechanical motion and sodium metal. The process turns the notoriously durable plastic into sodium fluoride that can be reused directly in chemical manufacturing. This creates a potential circular economy for fluorine and reduces environmental harm from PFAS-related waste.
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 094336.htm
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 094336.htm