Overview

• The new technique involves blasting plastics with lasers while using transition metal dichalcogenides as catalysts.
• This method can transform hard-to-degrade plastics into luminescent carbon dots, useful in various industries.
• The C-H activation process selectively breaks and reforms chemical bonds, facilitating plastic conversion.
• Further research is needed to optimize and scale this process for industrial applications.
• The study represents a significant advancement in green chemistry and plastic waste management.