Application of highly stable biochar catalysts for efficient pyrolysis of plastics: a readily accessible potential solution to a global waste crisis
Chenxi Wang, Hanwu Lei, Moriko Qian, Erguang Huo, Yunfeng Zhao, Qingfa Zhang, Wendy Mateo, Xiaona Lin, Xiao Kong, Rongge Zou, Roger Ruan
Abstract
Biochar catalysts derived from corn stover and Douglas fir were employed for the catalytic pyrolysis of model low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and real waste plastics.
Topics & Concepts
BiocharPyrolysisLow-density polyethyleneCorn stoverCatalysisPolyethyleneWaste managementMaterials scienceChemical engineeringChemistryOrganic chemistryBiofuelComposite materialEngineeringMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionRecycling and Waste Management TechniquesThermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes