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Plastics – rich in carbon and hydrogen – can be converted into a clean energy source, using sunlight. (Source: Adelaide University)
Circular Economy

From Plastic Pollution to Hydrogen: A Solar-Powered Solution

Plastic waste could become more than an environmental burden: researchers are investigating how sunlight can turn it into hydrogen, syngas and industrial chemicals. The approach points to a possible route for cleaner fuels and circular plastics, but scaling it will depend on better sorting, more robust catalysts and economically viable reactor designs.

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