University Chemistry ›› 2025, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (7): 249-254.doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202409004

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Plastic Disillusionment

Tinghui Hu, Junwen Long, Yi Long, Xuanhe Liu   

  1. School of Science, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China
  • Received:2024-09-03 Accepted:2025-02-24 Published:2025-07-01
  • Contact: Xuanhe Liu E-mail:liuxh@cugb.edu.cn

Abstract: With the improvement of modern living standards, plastic products have become an indispensable part of our daily lives. However, plastic pollution has emerged as one of the most severe environmental problems today, plastic recycling being crucial to addressing this challenge. This paper introduces new technologies in the field of plastic recycling through a science fiction narrative, aiming to raise awareness about the importance of ecological protection while also envisioning the future development of plastic recycling and utilization.

Key words: Plastic degradation, Chemical recovery, Polyethylene terephthalate, Polystyrene