Yes, it is possible to make fuel from plastic.
This process involves converting plastic waste into various types of fuels, including gasoline, diesel, and even hydrogen fuel for vehicles.
5 ways to turn waste into energy
1. Chemical Recycling
This process involves converting plastic into liquid fuels.
For instance, researchers from the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center, in collaboration with the US Department of Agriculture, have successfully converted high-density polyethylene bags into plastic crude oil (PCO) using pyrolysis.
This PCO can then be distilled into gasoline and different types of diesel.
2. Catalytic Conversion
The use of specific catalysts, like ruthenium and carbon, allows for the efficient conversion of plastic into fuel at lower temperatures.
This not only reduces energy costs but also makes the process more environmentally friendly by minimizing emissions.
3. Alternative Fuels
Companies like Plastic2Oil have developed methods to convert plastic into ultra-low sulfur diesel, which is typically derived from petroleum.
This process requires minimal additional energy as the off-gases from the processor are used as fuel, making it a self-sustaining process.
4. Types of Plastics Suitable
Various types of plastics, including low- and high-density polyethylene, polypropylene, and polystyrene, can be recycled and converted into fuel.
This broadens the applicability of the process and increases the potential for reducing plastic waste.
5. Use in Vehicles
Fuel made from plastic can indeed power cars.
Researchers at Swansea University have demonstrated a process that converts plastic waste into hydrogen fuel, which can be used to run vehicles.
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