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Rice University's method to convert mixed plastic waste into high-yield hydrogen gas and graphene through rapid flash Joule heating. The process is scalable, low in complexity, and environmentally friendly.

Nanyang Technological University's energy-efficient method using light-emitting diodes and a commercially available vanadium catalyst to convert plastic waste into hydrogen fuel and carbon nanomaterials at room temperature.

Industrial hydrogen gas produced by Linde for use in fuel stations and hydrogen-powered vehicles.

High-value carbon material produced as the primary output of the flash joule heating process from waste plastic. The article notes it could be sold at current market value or at discounted rates to offset hydrogen production costs.