{
  "id": 4198010,
  "title": "Scientists turn one of the hardest plastics to recycle into high-performance engine lubricant",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/scientists-turn-one-of-the-hardest-plastics-to-recycle-into-high",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-29T12:24:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ScienceDaily",
    "slug": "sciencedaily",
    "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260828005220.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Researchers have discovered a way to turn notoriously difficult-to-recycle PVC plastic into a key ingredient used in high-performance lubricants such as engine oil. The technique could give mountains of plastic waste a valuable second life while making lubricant production more sustainable.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}