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New solar method by Belgian researchers converts plastics into acetic acid

Researchers in Belgium have developed a solar-powered technique that converts plastic waste into acetic acid, the primary component of vinegar. The process relies on a specially engineered catalyst that breaks down plastics at the molecular level using sunlight

25 Feb 2026 8:17 am