From plastic waste to clean hydrogen: A scalable solar-powered solution

Polymeric stabilization at the gas–liquid interface for durable solar hydrogen production from plastic waste

Heterogeneous photocatalysis offers substantial potential for sustainable energy conversion, yet its industrial application is constrained by limited durability under stringent photochemical conditions. Achieving high photocatalytic activity often requires harsh reaction conditions, compromising catalyst stability and longevity. Here we propose a strategy involving polymeric stabilization of photocatalytic centres uniquely localized at the gas–l…

From plastic waste to clean hydrogen: A scalable solar-powered solution

A team of Korean scientists has developed an innovative green technology that transforms plastic waste into clean hydrogen fuel using only sunlight and water.

How sunlight can turn plastic waste into clean hydrogen fuel

Scientists in South Korea have created a new way to turn plastic waste into clean hydrogen fuel using just sunlight and water. This exciting technology, developed by researchers at the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) and Seoul National University, could help solve two big problems at once: plastic pollution and the need for clean energy. […] The post How sunlight can turn plastic waste into clean hydrogen fuel appeared first on Knowridge Scien…

From plastic trash to solar hydrogen a practical method emerges

Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Jun 12, 2025 A research team in South Korea has unveiled a solar-powered technique that transforms discarded plastic into clean hydrogen, offering a promising path to sustainable fuel generation. Developed at the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) Center for Nanoparticle Research, the breakthrough system was spearheaded by Professors KIM Dae-Hyeong and HYEON Taeghwan of Seoul National University. Their