These vapours are then cooled and condensed, producing a liquid known as Plastic Pyrolysis Oil (PPO). Upgrading Plastic Pyrolysis Oil into High-Value ProductsHowever, the CSIR-IICT team did not stop at producing pyrolysis oil. As a result, plastic waste that was once considered unrecyclable can now become a source of fuel, petrochemicals, and clean energy. Because waste plastic is available at virtually zero cost, even smaller decentralised plants could operate profitably while contributing to waste management and energy production. By converting plastic waste into olefins and hydrogen, this technology could partially reduce the country’s dependence on imported petroleum resources.

Source: The Hindu April 07, 2026 09:47 UTC