G11 : Optimizing the Depolymerization of PET Fleece Microplastics through Microwave Irradiation
| Students | Rya Adronov
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| School | HWDSB - Westdale Secondary School - Hamilton |
| Level | Intermediate 9/10 - Grade 9 |
| Group | Group 8 - Physical and Mathematical |
| Abstract | The purpose of the project is to apply and optimize methods of chemically recycling polyethylene terephthalate (PET) previously used for water bottles to depolymerize fleece microplastics, in order to combat PET microplastic pollution generated by the laundering of fleece garments. |