SCOPE
Hydrogen production
Maturity Level
TRL 6-7
Development Level
Prototype
Protection Level
Patent
Transformation of plastic waste into H2 and fuels
Entity:
Plastic floods our daily lives. In just a few decades it has become ubiquitous in all kinds of objects and materials due to its characteristics and low price. It is also a clear reflection of the throwaway culture, as much of the plastic is used to make a wide variety of packaging that has a very short shelf life. The aim is to provide plastic waste with an alternative to landfill and with added value such as hydrogen and fuels.
Catalytic depolymerisation technology proposes the conversion of plastic waste into H2 and fuels (gasoline, kerosene and diesel) in a real environment. This process can be applied to various types of waste, such as plastic, rubber, cardboard, refinery waste (tar and kerosene), used oils, organic waste, wastewater, agricultural or animal waste, etc., with optimum performance obtained with plastics.
Challenges met
- Revalorising of plastic waste to transform it into H2 and diesel fuel.
- Use of catalytic depolymerisation on plastic waste working under mild conditions (temperatures between 380-400°C, and atmospheric pressure).
Scope of application
- Recycling and composting plants
- Incinerator plants
- Controlled landfills
- Waste managers
Main publications
Related projects
- DESPOLIPLAST: Catalytic depolymerisation of waste plastics for conversion to fuels and hydrogen
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