Invention Description Materials used in space missions must withstand extreme conditions such as radiation exposure, thermal cycling, and mechanical stress while maintaining long-term performance and reliability. Traditional polymers can degrade under these harsh environments and are often difficult to recycle or reuse, limiting sustainability in long-duration...

­Background Discarded polyethylene-based plastics are not usually recycled because of their resistance to depolymerization due to stable carbon bonds. Pyrolysis is a quick thermochemical treatment technique that destroys plastic structures and turns them into fuels and chemical products. For the pyrolysis process, however, feedstock drying is required,...