Biopolymers have a variety of possible applications due to their renewable characteristics and their potential biodegradability. Biopolymers are polymers that are either bio-based, biodegradable, or ...

Developing efficient strategies for the conversion and recycling of polylactic acid (PLA) has gained significant attention in recent years. Literature studies have reported photoreforming strategies ...

An optimal Pt/CdS photothermal catalyst was used for upcycling PLA into value-added PyA and green hydrogen at relatively mild conditions. Plastic waste, a ubiquitous pollutant, poses a significant ...