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Re:Scientists break down plastic using a simple, inexpensive... by m463 on Tuesday March 25, 2025 @09:22PM (#43477889)
I wonder if processes like this can recycle the heat?

Kind of like fresh air exchange into a heated house where new air in gets heated exchanging with old air out

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Re:Scientists break down plastic using a simple, inexpensive... by XorNot on Wednesday March 26, 2025 @10:44AM (#43482803)
Short answer: yes.

All industrial processes recycle heat extensively. Heck even distillation based desalination isn't that inefficient because you do in fact recover the heat.

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