Catalytic Depolymerization of Waste Polyolefins by Induction Heating: Selective Alkane/Alkene Production
Bernard Whajah, Natalia da Silva Moura, Justin Blanchard, Scott A. Wicker, Karleigh Gandar, James A. Dorman, Kerry M. Dooley
Abstract
catalyst, with the LDPE resulting in similar product conversion (∼48%) and selectivity as for virgin LDPE.
Topics & Concepts
Low-density polyethyleneDepolymerizationCatalysisAlkanePolyethyleneCokePolystyreneMaterials scienceChemical engineeringSelectivityOxygenateZeoliteOrganic chemistryHigh-density polyethyleneMethaneChemistryPolymerEngineeringRecycling and Waste Management TechniquesPolymer crystallization and propertiesFiber-reinforced polymer composites