The aim is to investigate how hydrogen bonds can be regulated to improve the catalytic cleavage of C-C bonds in polylactic acid (PLA) waste, thereby producing hydrogen.
Investigation of hydrogen bond regulation techniques
Application of catalytic processes to PLA waste in water
Analysis of hydrogen production rates
Increased efficiency of C-C bond cleavage in PLA with regulated hydrogen bonds
Significant hydrogen production observed during tests
Suggests potential for improved bio-based plastic recycling methods
Abstract
Polylactic acid (PLA) as the biodegradable plastic is the currently highest production among the global bio-based plastics. In comparison to the natural degradation of PLA with a substantial period of...