Nonviable carbon neutrality with plastic waste-to-energy
Serang Kwon, Jieun Kang, B. Lee, Soonwook Hong, Yongseok Jeon, Moon Soo Bak, Seong-kyun Im
Abstract
Energy recovery of plastic waste without carbon capture resulted in higher CO 2 emissions than from fossil fuels. Potential electricity generation in 2050 from plastic waste-to-energy could be significantly increased.
Topics & Concepts
Plastic wasteWaste managementCarbon neutralityFossil fuelCarbon fibersElectricityEnvironmental scienceEnergy recoveryElectricity generationEnergy (signal processing)Renewable energyMaterials scienceEngineeringPower (physics)Quantum mechanicsComposite materialElectrical engineeringMathematicsStatisticsComposite numberPhysicsRecycling and Waste Management TechniquesCarbon Dioxide Capture TechnologiesMunicipal Solid Waste Management