Researchers at Adelaide University have developed a photoreforming process that uses sunlight and catalysts to turn plastic waste into hydrogen and syngas. This method operates at lower temperatures than traditional fuel production and could provide a way to recover value from non-recyclable plastics. While the laboratory results are promising, the study highlights significant hurdles for industrial scaling. These include the need for better plastic sorting to handle mixed polymer streams and the development of more durable catalysts that can withstand harsh chemical environments.
