A Thermochemical Route to the Sustainable Upgrade of Plastic Solid Waste Using Iron as a Catalyst Precursor
The management of plastic solid waste represents a significant challenge due to the rapid growth in plastic production and its inherent non-biodegradable nature. Pyrolysis appears as a promising alternative to landfilling and incineration, consisting of a thermal decomposition of feedstock in a sub-...
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| Main Authors: | , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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AIDIC Servizi S.r.l.
2025-07-01
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| Series: | Chemical Engineering Transactions |
| Online Access: | https://www.cetjournal.it/index.php/cet/article/view/15307 |
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| Summary: | The management of plastic solid waste represents a significant challenge due to the rapid growth in plastic production and its inherent non-biodegradable nature. Pyrolysis appears as a promising alternative to landfilling and incineration, consisting of a thermal decomposition of feedstock in a sub-stoichiometric-oxygen environment, thus giving rise to three phases: a solid one (pyro-char), liquid, and gas. Although most works focus on optimizing (e.g. maximizing the yield or improving the quality of) the liquid and gaseous fractions, the pyro-char has not been given sufficient attention, despite its potential application in numerous desirable fields. |
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| ISSN: | 2283-9216 |