Electron beam method converts Teflon waste into reusable gases

Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Jul 25, 2025

Researchers at the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) have developed a method to convert polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), better known as Teflon, into gas using electron beam (EB) irradiation. This process promises a lower-energy alternative to traditional PTFE recycling, which typically requires extremely high temperatures. The team, led by Senior Principal Resear