"Low-Powered Lasers Offer Innovative Solution to Plastic Waste Crisis"

A global research team led by Texas Engineers has developed a laser-based method to break down tough plastics into valuable components, offering a sustainable approach to plastic pollution. This technique uses low-power light to decompose plastics into luminescent carbon dots, which have potential applications in various industries. The discovery, published in Nature Communications, represents a significant step towards efficient plastic recycling and advancing green chemistry. Further research is needed to optimize and scale up the process for industrial use.