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The team, led by Ph.D. candidate Xiao Lu, found that plastics actually break down more easily than water when exposed to sunlight, making the process more energy-efficient than older methods.
But there are still hurdles: different types of plastics need sorting and special treatment, and the technology itself needs to get tougher for real-world use.
The researchers are now focused on improving catalysts and reactor designs so this solar solution can work on a larger scale in the future.