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Analytical Studies on Fuel Obtained from Pyrolysis of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Plastic Waste via Catalytic Pyrolysis
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Scientists heated plastic waste (the type used in bottles and containers) with a special catalyst to turn it into fuel, offering a possible way to recycle plastic instead of it piling up in landfills or breaking into microplastics. This matters because less plastic waste in the environment could mean less microplastic exposure in our food, water, and bodies over time.
This study explores the production and characterization of biofuel derived from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic waste via catalytic pyrolysis at 450 °C using a ZSM-5 zeolite catalyst. The bio-oil was analyzed using Fourier Transform Infrared...
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