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The novel approach converts single-use plastic into “carbon dots” that can be used for environmental monitoring, disease diagnosis and treatment, and more.
NYU Abu Dhabi scientists have created a single-step, organic solvent-free, hydrothermal process for converting polyethylene-based plastic bags and polypropylene-based surgical masks into carbon dots.
Researchers developed a non-toxic method to turn pandemic waste into nanomaterials. Researchers from NYU Abu Dhabi have created a hydrothermal process that can convert polyethylene-based plastic bags and polypropylene-based surgical masks into carbon dots without the use of organic solvents.