| Title |
Innovative Ex-Situ catalyst bed integration for LDPE plastic Pyrolysis: A thermodynamically closed system approach |
| ID_Doc |
14584 |
| Authors |
Nazarloo, NH; Zabihi, O; Shirvanimoghaddam, K; Ahmadi, M; Zamani, P; Naebe, M |
| Title |
Innovative Ex-Situ catalyst bed integration for LDPE plastic Pyrolysis: A thermodynamically closed system approach |
| Year |
2024 |
| Published |
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| DOI |
10.1016/j.cej.2024.153450 |
| Abstract |
The recycling of Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) poses a significant challenge due to its resistance to degradation and presence of impurities among the waste LDPE. This study introduces an innovative method for LDPE pyrolysis, aiming to enhance the efficiency of LDPE recycling and contribute to the circular economy of plastics. We utilized an HZSM-5 catalyst within a unique setup that incorporates a catalyst bed constructed from a quartz fibre membrane filter. This innovative hybrid method, a combination of in-situ and ex-situ modes, was designed to shield the catalyst from direct contact with undesired materials, thereby facilitating easy catalyst separation at the end of the process. Experiments were conducted in a high-pressure batch reactor, heated to 400 degrees C within a closed thermodynamic system. Parallel runs were performed for both pure and waste LDPE, with and without the catalyst. The catalytic pyrolysis resulted in an oil output of 40.3 % for waste LDPE and 43.5 % for pure LDPE, with a significant increase in aromatics when comparing thermal to catalytic pyrolysis. The calorific values of the pyrolysis liquids were found to be 46.2 for pure LDPE and 46.1 for waste LDPE, indicating their potential for sustainable hydrocarbon fuel synthesis. Following the catalytic pyrolysis, the spent catalyst underwent stepwise oxidation as a regeneration method, indicating a partial loss of activity but a similar influence on the degradation temperature as the fresh catalyst. This study not only presents a promising approach to LDPE recycling but also offers a comprehensive analysis of both the pyrolysis outputs and the spent catalyst. Such detailed analysis is crucial for refining the LDPE pyrolysis process and facilitating its scale-up for industrial applications. |
| Author Keywords |
Plastic Pyrolysis; HZSM-5 catalyst; LDPE; Fuel |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED) |
| EID |
WOS:001264108700001 |
| WoS Category |
Engineering, Environmental; Engineering, Chemical |
| Research Area |
Engineering |
| PDF |
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.153450
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