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Catalytic Transformation of LDPE into Aromatic-Rich Fuel Oil
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Researchers converted low-density polyethylene (LDPE) waste into fuel oil using metal-impregnated ZSM-5 zeolite catalysts in a semi-batch reactor at 350°C. An iron-based catalyst (5Fe/Z30) achieved the highest aromatic selectivity (35%), a research octane number of 91, and 100% LDPE conversion, yielding a high-energy fuel oil (~42 MJ/kg) rich in aromatic and olefinic compounds.
The present study investigates the catalytic conversion of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) into high-grade fuel oil using a semi-batch reactor at 350 °C under ambient pressure, with a catalyst-to-LDPE ratio of 1:20. Zeolite-based catalysts were synthesized by impregnating different metals (Fe, Zn, Cr, Mn, and Ga) onto ZSM-5 with a silica-to-alumina ratio of 30 (Z30). These catalysts were characterized using BET, XRD, and NH3-TPD techniques to evaluate their physicochemical properties. The results showed that catalytic pyrolysis of LDPE yielded less pyrolytic oil compared to non-catalytic pyrolysis. The obtained pyrolytic oil was analysed through elemental composition, gross calorific value (GCV), Simulated Distillation, and GC-DHA. The elemental analysis revealed a high carbon (85–86%) and hydrogen (13–14%) content, resulting in a high GCV of approximately 42 MJ/kg. GC-DHA analysis indicated that the pyrolytic oil was rich in aromatic and olefinic compounds. Among the catalysts, 5Fe/Z30 exhibited the highest aromatic selectivity (35%), a research octane number of 91, and 100% LDPE conversion. These findings underscore the potential of low-cost iron-based catalysts for efficiently converting LDPE waste into valuable chemicals and fuels.
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