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Title Transformation of Single-Use Plastics into Lighter Hydrocarbons via an Economical Coal Fly Ash based Zeolite Catalyst
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Authors Nazarloo, NH; Zabihi, O; Shirvanimoghaddam, K; Ahmadi, M; Naebe, M
Title Transformation of Single-Use Plastics into Lighter Hydrocarbons via an Economical Coal Fly Ash based Zeolite Catalyst
Year 2024
Published Chemcatchem, 16.0, 2
Abstract A mixture of zeolite X and A, derived from coal fly ash (CFA), was protonated and utilized as an acid catalyst to decompose single-use plastics (SUP) waste into lighter hydrocarbons. Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) was selected as the source of SUP, and this study aimed to investigate the catalytic effects of the protonated CFA-derived zeolite (H-XA) as an economical option on the LDPE pyrolysis temperature and output. CFA converted into H-XA through the conventional alkali fusion, followed by sonication and simplified hydrothermal and protonation processes. The impact of the alkali agent ratio on the resulting product was investigated, and outcomes were evaluated. The product with optimum properties was then selected for investigation in the LDPE pyrolysis studies. Finally, the results were compared with commercial Protonated Zeolite Socony Mobil-5 (H-ZSM5) and thermal decomposition without catalysts. Regarding LDPE degradation temperature, H-XA could lower that by 97 degrees C compared to thermal degradation, which was almost the same as commercial H-ZSM5 with 110 degrees C. The pyrograms obtained through the Pyrolysis-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (Py-GCMS) analysis indicated the elimination of heavier hydrocarbons in the presence of H-XA and the product spectra laid in the range of C3 to C9, which was entirely different from the LDPE with hydrocarbons of varying lengths. Moreover, kinetic studies on the LDPE decomposition reactions in this work have revealed that LDPE conversion occurs at a lower activation energy level in the presence of H-XA, which is comparable to the energy level observed when H-ZSM5 is used as the catalyst. The synthesis of H-XA with desirable catalytic activity, such as the ability to lower the LDPE degradation temperature and make lighter hydrocarbons as the pyrolysis output, suggests the great potential of the CFA-based acid catalyst for use in SUP recycling. This represent a game of waste versus waste within the framework of the circular economy, where the environment is the ultimate winner. A mixture of zeolite X and A, derived from coal fly ash (CFA), was protonated and utilized as an acid catalyst to decompose single-use plastics (SUP) waste into lighter hydrocarbons. Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) was selected as the source of SUP, and this study aimed to investigate the catalytic effects of the protonated CFA-derived zeolite (H-XA) as an economical option on the LDPE pyrolysis temperature and output. CFA converted into H-XA through the conventional alkali fusion, followed by sonication and simplified hydrothermal and protonation processes. The impact of the alkali agent ratio on the resulting product was investigated, and outcomes were evaluated.image
PDF https://doi.org/10.1002/cctc.202300909

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