Girish N Desai, Jagadish H Patil, Pratima Khandelwal | International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering | Vol 10, Issue 02 | pp. 12-19 | ISSN: 2455-8745
Abstract
The global accumulation of plastic waste, particularly polymers like polyethylene (PE), presents a
major environmental challenge, demanding innovative solutions for effective management. This study
focuses on the chemical process of pyrolysis as a promising approach for polymer resource recovery
and environmental sustainability. Pyrolysis involves the thermal decomposition of plastic waste into
valuable products, such as liquid fuels, gases, and solid residues. Key parameters, such as temperature,
heating rate, and residence time were optimized to enhance product yield and quality. Experimental
trials with various plastics confirmed that pyrolysis can produce significant quantities of liquid fuel,
offering an alternative to fossil fuels. The gaseous by-products can serve as renewable energy sources
or feedstocks for chemical industries. Solid char residues hold potential for carbon black production
and soil enhancement. The study also highlights pyrolysis as a sustainable method to reduce plastic
pollution while generating useful resources. These findings support further research and policy
development in sustainable plastic waste management.
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How to cite this article
@article{DesaiGN2024,
author = {Girish N Desai and Jagadish H Patil and Pratima Khandelwal},
title = {Transforming Waste Plastics Through Pyrolysis: A Sustainable Solution for Polymer Resource Recovery},
journal = {International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering},
year = {2024},
volume = {10},
number = {02},
pages = {12--19},
issn = {2455-8745},
url = {https://journalspub.com/publication/ijpse/article=13276}
}