Science Daily·3 min read·medium
New process turns plastic waste into hydrogen fuel while trapping the carbon
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Researchers have developed a chemical process called alkaline thermal treatment that converts mixed plastic waste into high-purity hydrogen fuel. This method operates at lower temperatures than traditional gasification and captures carbon in a solid mineral form.
Plastic is found throughout modern life, from water bottles and shopping bags to vehicle dashboards. Once these products are thrown away, however, they become extremely difficult to recycle. Conventional recycling often requires workers or machines to separate plastics by type, adding expense and complexity to the process.
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