PNRI Career Scientist Dr. Jordan Madrid explains the radiation technology behind the plastic recycling initiatives of DOST-PNRI
DOST’s plastic upcycling technology up at Nat’l R&D confab
The mounting problem of plastic wastes has now found a solution. Through radiation technology, certain types of plastics can be made stronger, denser, and with enhanced properties. This technology is used by researchers in a project called Post Radiation Reactive Extrusion of Plastic Waste, or simply PREX, at the DOST-Philippine Nuclear Research Institute to turn plastic wastes into durable construction materials.
At the 8th National Research and Development Conference held on July 23-24, 2025 at the Manila Hotel, the DOST-PNRI exhibit booth demonstrated the advantages of radiation technology and how it makes plastic wastes useful to the society.
