Technology – India – Plastic to Petrol and diesel. by Ashok
The scientists in India have developed the technology to convert plastic into petrol and diesel. Indian Institute of Petroleum in Dehradun, India was doing research on this technology recently and has come up with this breakthrough which will help India to reduce the plastic waste as well as help in reducing the petroleum export to a small extent. The gasoline and diesel produced by this method is of low sulphur content which will improve the efficiency of engines and reduce the emission levels thus helping the environment. The cost of producing this fuel is half that of the fuel produced from crude hydrocarbons. Once commercially implemented, this will address the major problem caused by plastic waste.
This technology breakthrough has highlighted the need for investment in research in nations whether it is rich or poor. Only through technological breakthrough, a country can progress. This should be a good example for all the developing nations around the world.
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