Optimization of plastic waste pyrolysis using carbon-metal oxide hybrid nanocomposite catalyst: Yield enhancement and energy resource potential

• DOI: 10.1016/j.rineng.2024.102520
• Publication Date: 2024-07-06T16:56:46Z
• Authors: Suresh Vellaiyan
• Keywords: Carbon fibers; Pyrolysis oil

In this study, plastic waste was efficiently converted into valuable energy resources using a unique pyrolysis technique. A carbon-metal oxide hybrid nanocomposite introduced as catalyst, and analyses of structural surface morphology were conducted. Pyrolysis process parameters such temperature (PTemp), time (PTime), catalyst concentration (CC) optimized through response methodology for higher yield resources. Char underwent proximate ultimate analyses, oil physicochemical Fourier transform infrared syngas composition determined. Optimal conditions found: PTemp 300 °C, PTime 60 min, CC 1 % char; 465 150 oil; 550 4 syngas. Compared to the ZSM-5 char, oil, yields increased by 7.9 %, 10.8 7.2 respectively, at optimum conditions. These findings suggest that can effectively meet demands with enhanced outputs.