Catalytic Chemical Recycling of Post-Consumer Plastics: A Review

The objective of this paper is to provide a critical review of Catalytic Chemical Recycling of Post-Consumer Plastics using data from online and in-library resources. The adaptability of plastic has significantly contributed to numerous product innovations and everyday convenience and the waste pos...

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Main Authors: L. M. Affiku, S. O. Okopi, A. S. Akawu, C. N. Abah, K. O. Joseph
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Language:English
Published: Joint Coordination Centre of the World Bank assisted National Agricultural Research Programme (NARP) 2025-01-01
Series:Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
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Online Access:https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jasem/article/view/285520
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author L. M. Affiku
S. O. Okopi
A. S. Akawu
C. N. Abah
K. O. Joseph
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description The objective of this paper is to provide a critical review of Catalytic Chemical Recycling of Post-Consumer Plastics using data from online and in-library resources. The adaptability of plastic has significantly contributed to numerous product innovations and everyday convenience and the waste poses a significant environmental challenge due to its durability and slow degradation rate. Catalytic chemical recycling seen as a promising approach by converting plastic waste into valuable products like fuels and monomers. This process involves breaking down plastic polymers into smaller molecules using catalysts, reducing the need for fossil fuel-based feedstocks. The study explored various catalytic methods, including microwave-assisted, plasma-assisted, supercritical water, and photocatalytic conversion, which can yield high-value products. By promoting catalytic chemical recycling, we can reduce plastic waste, conserve resources, and contribute to a more sustainable future.
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spelling doaj-art-21414569be4f47beb886c783bbf85cea2025-01-08T19:50:49ZengJoint Coordination Centre of the World Bank assisted National Agricultural Research Programme (NARP)Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management2659-15022659-14992025-01-012812B SupplementaryCatalytic Chemical Recycling of Post-Consumer Plastics: A ReviewL. M. AffikuS. O. OkopiA. S. AkawuC. N. AbahK. O. Joseph The objective of this paper is to provide a critical review of Catalytic Chemical Recycling of Post-Consumer Plastics using data from online and in-library resources. The adaptability of plastic has significantly contributed to numerous product innovations and everyday convenience and the waste poses a significant environmental challenge due to its durability and slow degradation rate. Catalytic chemical recycling seen as a promising approach by converting plastic waste into valuable products like fuels and monomers. This process involves breaking down plastic polymers into smaller molecules using catalysts, reducing the need for fossil fuel-based feedstocks. The study explored various catalytic methods, including microwave-assisted, plasma-assisted, supercritical water, and photocatalytic conversion, which can yield high-value products. By promoting catalytic chemical recycling, we can reduce plastic waste, conserve resources, and contribute to a more sustainable future. https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jasem/article/view/285520Plastic; Recycling; Waste; Catalytic; Green-chemistry
spellingShingle L. M. Affiku
S. O. Okopi
A. S. Akawu
C. N. Abah
K. O. Joseph
Catalytic Chemical Recycling of Post-Consumer Plastics: A Review
Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
Plastic; Recycling; Waste; Catalytic; Green-chemistry
title Catalytic Chemical Recycling of Post-Consumer Plastics: A Review
title_full Catalytic Chemical Recycling of Post-Consumer Plastics: A Review
title_fullStr Catalytic Chemical Recycling of Post-Consumer Plastics: A Review
title_full_unstemmed Catalytic Chemical Recycling of Post-Consumer Plastics: A Review
title_short Catalytic Chemical Recycling of Post-Consumer Plastics: A Review
title_sort catalytic chemical recycling of post consumer plastics a review
topic Plastic; Recycling; Waste; Catalytic; Green-chemistry
url https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jasem/article/view/285520
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