Catalytic Pyrolysis of Polymer Composites

Year : 2025 | Volume : 13 | Special Issue 03 | Page : 379 389
    By

    Girish N. Desai,

  • Jagadish H. Patil,

  • Pratima Khandelwal,

  • Sudhindra Narayan Jalwadi,

  • Sudhanva M Desai,

  1. Research Scholar, Department of Chemical Engineering, RV College of Engineering, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
  2. Associate Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, RV College of Engineering, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
  3. Founder, Fly High Educational Excellence Services, Bengaluru, Visiting Professor, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
  4. Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical engineering, Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Affiliated to Shivaji University Kolhapur, Maharshtra, India
  5. , Department of Chemical Engineering, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Abstract

The increasing accumulation of polymer-based waste, including polymer composites, is causing degradation of environment and hence becoming a big issue. In the present paper, the researchers have taken up the question and tried to find the solution in the form of catalytic pyrolysis which can be opted as potential substitute. By the application of catalytic pyrolysis, it is getting checked and analysed that whether application will lead to transformation of waste polymer composites. For the present research we have adopted methods to recycle the plastic waste like Pyrolysis and Gasification. In the paper Pyrolysis of Waste plastic has been through Flow Chart. In the results and discussion section of the paper, it is being shown that the pyrolysis process yields fuel oil which has properties similar to diesel. We have taken readings with catalyst such as Zinc oxide (ZnO), Sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) and Calcium carbonate (CaCO3). By comparing all yield reading we concluded, ZnO is more effective.  The liquid fuels obtained exhibit properties comparable to conventional petroleum-based fuels. Additionally, the gaseous products, primarily consisting of syngas, can be further processed into value-added chemicals or used as a fuel source. The solid char, a carbon-rich residue, can be utilized in various applications, including activated carbon production, soil amendment, and as a fuel source. This research will add value to scientific community.

Keywords: Polymer composites, waste valorization, liquid fuels, char, environmental impact, catalytic pyrolysis.

[This article belongs to Special Issue under section in Journal of Polymer and Composites (jopc)]

How to cite this article:
Girish N. Desai, Jagadish H. Patil, Pratima Khandelwal, Sudhindra Narayan Jalwadi, Sudhanva M Desai. Catalytic Pyrolysis of Polymer Composites. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2025; 13(03):379-389.
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Girish N. Desai, Jagadish H. Patil, Pratima Khandelwal, Sudhindra Narayan Jalwadi, Sudhanva M Desai. Catalytic Pyrolysis of Polymer Composites. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2025; 13(03):379-389. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopc/article=2025/view=211078


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Special Issue Subscription Original Research
Volume 13
Special Issue 03
Received 16/12/2024
Accepted 05/02/2025
Published 29/04/2025
Publication Time 134 Days
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