A chemical recycling process can break silicone waste down into reusable building blocks, with yields of up to 99%, Phys.org reported on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The outlet described the approach as a way to turn discarded silicone into components that can be used again.
Phys.org did not publish further details in the summary available, including who conducted the work, where it took place or which materials were recovered. The reported yield figure of up to 99% refers to the conversion of silicone waste into reusable building blocks, according to the outlet.
The report points to chemical recycling as a route for handling silicone waste rather than disposing of it. Silicone is used in a wide range of products, and the claim that its waste can be converted back into usable building blocks at high yield is the central finding highlighted by Phys.org.
Because the available summary is limited, specifics such as the recycling method, the scale of testing and whether the process has been demonstrated outside a laboratory setting remain unclear from the reporting.
Watch for the full Phys.org article and any follow-up coverage for details on the research team, the process itself and how the recovered building blocks might be reused.
