Scientists turn one of the hardest plastics to recycle into high-performance engine lubricanthttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260828005220.htm
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.