Home Nanomaterials Researchers develop highly-efficient, non-toxic method to upcycle single-use plastic Researchers develop highly-efficient, non-toxic method to upcycle single-use plastic Nanomaterials · 07/03/2023 · 0 Comment A team of researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi has developed a single-step, organic solvent-free, hydrothermal process to convert polyethylene-based plastic bags and polypropylene-based surgical masks into carbon dots. Post Views: 12 Share: