Indian Scientists Want To Convert Used PPE Kits Into Biofuel

The research from the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies in Uttarakhand shows how billions of items of disposable PPE kits can be converted from its plastic state into biofuels. The transformation into biocrude, a type of synthetic fuel, will not just prevent the severe aftereffects to humankind and the environment but also produce a source of energy.

First Published Aug 10, 2020, 8:14 PM IST | Last Updated Aug 10, 2020, 8:14 PM IST

The research from the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies in Uttarakhand shows how billions of items of disposable PPE kits can be converted from its plastic state into biofuels. The transformation into biocrude, a type of synthetic fuel, will not just prevent the severe aftereffects to humankind and the environment but also produce a source of energy.