Clean Technologies,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
7(1), С. 20 - 20
Опубликована: Март 5, 2025
Plastic
waste
poses
a
significant
challenge
in
Africa
and
around
the
world,
with
its
volume
continuing
to
increase
at
an
alarming
rate.
In
Africa,
estimated
25–33%
of
daily
is
made
up
plastic,
posing
threat
environment,
marine
life,
human
health.
One
potential
solution
this
problem
waste-to-energy
recycling,
such
as
pyrolysis,
which
involves
conversion
materials
into
oil,
char,
non-condensable
gasses
through
thermochemical
process
absence
oxygen.
Given
abundance
continent’s
energy
challenges,
pyrolysis
offers
sustainable
solution.
This
review
delves
concept
products,
thermodynamics,
endothermic
kinetics,
presenting
it
promising
way
address
plastic
Africa.
Despite
African
Union’s
goal
recycle
waste,
continent
faces
barriers
achieving
target,
including
infrastructural,
economic,
social
difficulties.
It
crucial
implement
strategies
for
managing
mitigate
environmental
degradation
promote
cleaner
healthier
living
environment.
Pyrolysis
technology
highlighted
viable
management,
can
convert
valuable
byproducts
syngas.
Case
studies
from
countries
like
South
Nigeria
demonstrate
scaling
management
issues
while
generating
job
opportunities.
underscores
need
investment,
regulatory
support,
public
awareness
overcome
challenges
unlock
full
Embracing
method
could
lead
economic
benefits
continent.
Abstract
Catalytic
pyrolysis
is
identified
as
a
superior
method
for
the
disposal
of
waste
plastics
providing
enhanced
efficiency
and
environmental
advantages
compared
to
conventional
techniques.
However,
high
cost
catalytic
process
limits
enhancement
economic
benefits.
This
study
investigates
utilization
cost‐effective
spent
catalysts
specifically
Y
zeolite,
ZSM‐5
silica
powder
within
fixed‐bed/fluidized‐bed
combination
reactor
setup
optimize
conversion
into
valuable
products.
The
results
show
that
remarkable
selectivity
zeolite
gasoline
production
achieving
yield
52%
with
its
pore
characteristics
inclined
towards
generation
moderate
acidity
sites
being
distinctive
features.
By
implementing
thermal
driving
strategy
research
further
increases
C
4
fraction
by
1.5
times
significantly
enhances
olefin
isomerization
representing
crucial
advancements
improve
both
quantity
quality
potential
gasoline.
These
findings
provide
essential
insights
support
effective
reuse
in
underscoring
sustainable
management
resource
recovery.
Clean Technologies,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
7(1), С. 20 - 20
Опубликована: Март 5, 2025
Plastic
waste
poses
a
significant
challenge
in
Africa
and
around
the
world,
with
its
volume
continuing
to
increase
at
an
alarming
rate.
In
Africa,
estimated
25–33%
of
daily
is
made
up
plastic,
posing
threat
environment,
marine
life,
human
health.
One
potential
solution
this
problem
waste-to-energy
recycling,
such
as
pyrolysis,
which
involves
conversion
materials
into
oil,
char,
non-condensable
gasses
through
thermochemical
process
absence
oxygen.
Given
abundance
continent’s
energy
challenges,
pyrolysis
offers
sustainable
solution.
This
review
delves
concept
products,
thermodynamics,
endothermic
kinetics,
presenting
it
promising
way
address
plastic
Africa.
Despite
African
Union’s
goal
recycle
waste,
continent
faces
barriers
achieving
target,
including
infrastructural,
economic,
social
difficulties.
It
crucial
implement
strategies
for
managing
mitigate
environmental
degradation
promote
cleaner
healthier
living
environment.
Pyrolysis
technology
highlighted
viable
management,
can
convert
valuable
byproducts
syngas.
Case
studies
from
countries
like
South
Nigeria
demonstrate
scaling
management
issues
while
generating
job
opportunities.
underscores
need
investment,
regulatory
support,
public
awareness
overcome
challenges
unlock
full
Embracing
method
could
lead
economic
benefits
continent.
