Upcycling of e-waste plastics containing brominated flame retardants into valuable carbon material

Sylwia Oleszek, Mariusz Grzegorz Grabda, Etsuro Shibata, Takashi Nakamura, Alfons Buekens

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Abstract

E-waste plastics are the fastest growing waste stream. The e-waste plastics are heterogeneous mixture of various plastics and additives including brominated flame retardants (BFRs). This study is to show ability of generation of valuable carbonic material from gases formed during pyrolysis of e-waste plastics by chemical vapor deposition on the selected catalyst.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2018 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences, ASET 2018
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1-4
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781538623992
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018 Jun 8
Event2018 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences, ASET 2018 - Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Duration: 2018 Feb 62018 Apr 5

Publication series

Name2018 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences, ASET 2018

Other

Other2018 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences, ASET 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited Arab Emirates
CityDubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi
Period18/2/618/4/5

Keywords

  • carbon
  • e-waste
  • polycarbonate
  • pyrolysis
  • synthesis
  • upcycling

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
  • Waste Management and Disposal
  • Water Science and Technology

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