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Junk plastic turns into high-value commodity with chemistry trick
Guest Maren HunsbergerGuest Nick Petrić Howepolyvinyl chlorideupcycling
Published Aug 5, 2026
Published Aug 5, 2026
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Aug 5, 2026
Nature Podcast
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- Maren Hunsbergercontributor
- Nick Petrić Howecontributor
Aug 5, 2026
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Episode Description
Nature editors discuss chemistry that converts PVC into high-grade motor lubricant and research using engineered yeast to help manufacture a cancer drug.
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polyvinyl chlorideupcyclingchemical synthesis
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