In this process, VVF power cables are placed in a glass reactor and subjected to microwave radiation. The pyrolysis carbonizes the PVC insulation, exposing the copper wire for easy recovery while ...

The demand for electronics has led to a significant increase in e-waste. In 2022, approximately 62 million tons of e-waste were generated, marking an 82% increase from 2010. Projections indicate that ...

This story was originally published by Canada’s National Observer and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. It’s been almost a decade since Jocelyn Doucet first experimented ...

Researchers from Università di Pavia in Italy and Sophia University in Japan have created a novel microwave-induced pyrolysis technique that offers an economical and effective means of recycling ...

Julian Brown recently went viral after posting a video that showcased his work in the still nascent field of microwave pyrolysis. Julian Brown, a 21-year-old Atlanta native, recently went viral after ...

Microwave pyrolysis technology now available, converting plastic waste into high-quality, reusable materials HOUSTON, March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lummus Technology, a global provider of process ...

Hydrogen production through pyrolysis has been around as a concept for a while now, but recent research has pitched two far more efficient ways of producing the lightest gas on earth — rapid pyrolysis ...

Carbon materials are essential to modern technologies, from batteries and water purification to pollution control and wireless communication. A new review published in Sustainable Carbon Materials ...