Current Developments in the Chemical Upcycling of Waste Plastics Using Alternative Energy Sources.
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DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202100874
Abstract: The management of plastics waste is one of the most urgent and significant global problems now. Historically, waste plastics have been predominantly discarded, mechanically recycled, or incinerated for energy production. However, these approaches typically relied… read more here.
Keywords: waste plastics; energy; upcycling waste; chemical upcycling ... See more keywords
Pyrolysis of low-density polyethylene waste plastics using mixtures of catalysts
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DOI: 10.1007/s10163-020-01028-z
Abstract: In the present paper, LDPE has been pyrolysed in a 1 m length semi pilot reactor at temperature range 550–650 °C for around 2 h. Commercial bentonite, kaoline, silica Gel and activated charcoal have been used as catalyst.… read more here.
Keywords: pyrolysis low; polyethylene waste; plastics using; density polyethylene ... See more keywords
The use of plastic waste in asphalt: A critical review on asphalt mix design and Marshall properties
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.125185
Abstract: Abstract Waste plastics are a growing concern for society and need sustainable strategies to deal with. One of the promising strategies is to use them as a replacement of virgin polymers for asphalt mixture modifications.… read more here.
Keywords: use plastic; asphalt mix; waste; waste plastics ... See more keywords
Evaluating the potential of waste plastics as fuel in cement kilns using bench-scale emissions analysis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2016.12.054
Abstract: Abstract In an effort to reduce emissions and lower fuel costs, cement plants have explored the use of waste materials to displace coal and petroleum coke. A potential candidate is non-recyclable waste plastics. Knowledge of… read more here.
Keywords: waste; cement; fuel; bench scale ... See more keywords
Fuel oil generated from the cogon grass-derived Al–Si (Imperata cylindrica (L.) Beauv) catalysed pyrolysis of waste plastics
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DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e02324
Abstract: This research investigated pyrolysis as a potential method to manage plastic waste in Sichang Island, Thailand. Pyrolysis was chosen to convert waste plastic into fuel oil using Al–Si catalysts derived from cogon grass. The study… read more here.
Keywords: cogon grass; pyrolysis; waste; oil ... See more keywords
Repurposing waste plastics into cleaner asphalt pavement materials: A critical literature review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.124355
Abstract: Abstract Current practice of recycled waste plastics includes 7 major types: polyethylene terephthalate (PETE), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), low-density polyethylene (LDPE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), and others such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS),… read more here.
Keywords: performance; waste; asphalt pavement; repurposing waste ... See more keywords
A discrimination model in waste plastics sorting using NIR hyperspectral imaging system.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2017.10.015
Abstract: Classification of plastics is important in the recycling industry. A plastic identification model in the near infrared spectroscopy wavelength range 1000-2500 nm is proposed for the characterization and sorting of waste plastics using acrylonitrile butadiene styrene… read more here.
Keywords: hyperspectral imaging; waste; model; imaging system ... See more keywords
Separation of mixed waste plastics via magnetic levitation.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2018.02.051
Abstract: Separation becomes a bottleneck of dealing with the enormous stream of waste plastics, as most of the extant methods can only handle binary mixtures. In this paper, a novel method that based on magnetic levitation… read more here.
Keywords: separation; mixed waste; magnetic levitation; waste plastics ... See more keywords
Bimetallic carbon nanotube encapsulated Fe-Ni catalysts from fast pyrolysis of waste plastics and their oxygen reduction properties.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2020.05.003
Abstract: Carbon-based bimetallic electrocatalysts were obtained by catalytic pyrolysis of waste plastics with Fe-Ni-based catalysts and were used as efficient oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) catalysts in this study. The prepared iron-nickel alloy nanoparticles encapsulated in oxidized… read more here.
Keywords: oxygen reduction; pyrolysis waste; carbon; waste plastics ... See more keywords
High quality liquid fuel production from waste plastics via two-step cracking route in a bottom-up approach using bi-functional Fe/HZSM-5 catalyst.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2021.07.024
Abstract: Plastic waste is a serious menace to the world due to its fastest growth rate of ~ 5% per annum and requires efficient technologies for its safe disposal. Plastic liquefaction producing liquid hydrocarbons is an effective way… read more here.
Keywords: liquid; waste; two step; via two ... See more keywords
Copyrolysis of Low-Grade Indian Coal and Waste Plastics: Future Prospects of Waste Plastic as a Source of Fuel
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.energyfuels.7b03298
Abstract: Copyrolysis of waste plastics with different materials, viz. coal, biomass is an ecofriendly and industrially acceptable waste management technique. In the present study, an attempt has been made to produce value-added products by utilizing waste… read more here.
Keywords: waste; waste plastic; indian coal; coal ... See more keywords