VFP (IMAGE) DOE/US Department of Energy Caption University of West Georgia Professor Mautusi Mitra (left) and student Chukwuemeka Okpala (center)—with Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientist Carrie Eckert—presented their research findings on plastic upcycling during the DOE Visiting Faculty Program. Credit Photo courtesy of Keima Talley | Oak Ridge Associated Universities Usage Restrictions N/A License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.