Transforming medical plastic waste into valuable hydrocarbon fuels: Advances, challenges, and future opportunities

Key Points

• The conversion of medical plastic waste into hydrocarbon fuels shows significant environmental potential due to its higher energy yield.
• Key methods such as catalytic pyrolysis and thermal degradation enhance efficiency, with conversion rates exceeding 80% in specific cases.
• Comprehensive analysis of conversion processes highlights challenges like scalability, economic feasibility, and environmental impact assessments.
• This work emphasizes the need for interdisciplinary approaches to foster innovation in the sustainable management of plastic waste.