Can plastic be refined into gasoline?
Can plastic be refined into gasoline? One of the most popular processes in converting plastic waste into fuel is called pyrolysis. At this high heat and pressure, water breaks down the plastic and converts it into oil. Most plastics are originally made from oil so this process brings them back to the original form. Which fossil fuel is used as gasoline? Oil is originally found as a solid material between layers of sedimentary rock, like shale. This material is heated in order to produce the thick oil that can be used to make gasoline. Natural gas is usually found in...