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The aim is to optimize pyrolysis of mixed plastic waste for enhanced fuel and hydrogen yields while assessing energy and economic efficiency.

April 21, 2026Open Access

Pyrolysis of Plastic Wastes to Produce Environmentally Friendly Fuel

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Evaluates pyrolysis to produce fuel and hydrogen from plastic waste, indicating a sustainable energy solution.

The aim is to optimize pyrolysis of mixed plastic waste for enhanced fuel and hydrogen yields while assessing energy and economic efficiency.
Conducted thermochemical conversion of mixed plastic waste via pyrolysis and steam reforming.
Utilized Aspen Plus for process simulation and Aspen Energy Analyzer for energy analysis.
Analyzed key parameters like temperature and steam-to-plastic ratio for product yield optimization.
Optimum conditions: 460°C at 1 bar for fuel; 700°C with steam-to-plastic ratio of 2 for hydrogen.
Efficient heat recovery significantly reduced external energy consumption.
Economic viability linked to optimizing feedstock rate for improved product revenue.

Fiyinfoluwa Joan Medaiyese (2027) studied this question.

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