Scientists have successfully produced green hydrogen from plastic waste. This breakthrough has two key environmental implications; reducing plastic waste and providing a clean energy source.
The process involves pyrolysis, which breaks down plastic at high temperatures, without oxygen. This allows hydrogen gas to be extracted.
If commercialized, this method would not only manage the colossal stockpiles of waste plastics but also allow an affordable and eco-friendlier production of green hydrogen. This innovation has the potential to revolutionise renewable energy production and waste management.
Further studies are ongoing, but if successful, it could be a drastic change to current practices.
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