Fuels from Waste Plastics by Thermal and Catalytic Processes: A Review

Feedstock recycling of plastic waste by thermal and catalytic processes is a promising route to eliminate this refuse (which is harmful to the environment) by obtaining, at the same time, products that are useful as fuels or chemicals. During the past decade, this option has undergone an important e...

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Published in:Industrial & engineering chemistry research 2008-11, Vol.47 (21), p.7982-7992
Main Authors: Aguado, J, Serrano, D. P, Escola, J. M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Catalysis
Catalytic reactions
Chemical engineering
Chemistry
Exact sciences and technology
General and physical chemistry
Reactors
Theory of reactions, general kinetics. Catalysis. Nomenclature, chemical documentation, computer chemistry
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Summary:Feedstock recycling of plastic waste by thermal and catalytic processes is a promising route to eliminate this refuse (which is harmful to the environment) by obtaining, at the same time, products that are useful as fuels or chemicals. During the past decade, this option has undergone an important evolution from a promising scientific idea to an alternative that is very close to reality with commercial opportunities. Thus, several commercial processes have been developed worldwide, most of them especially addressed toward the preparation of diesel fuel. The present review highlights the most remarkable achievements of the field, providing a fundamental insight into this fascinating area and highlighting the main milestones that should be achieved in the next future for this alternative to become applied commercially on a large scale.
ISSN:0888-5885
1520-5045
DOI:10.1021/ie800393w