Plastic pollution is rising. Every person is responsible for plastic waste. However, some scientists have proved that plastic materials can also be recycled. For example, researchers are creating shoes from plastic waste.
Researchers from the Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun, have invented a technology that can convert plastic waste into high-grade petrol, diesel, or aromatics.
Isn’t it so strange that plastic waste can create fuel energy? But this is the truth. The petrol, diesel, or aromatics created by plastic waste will cost Rs.30 to Rs.40 per liter.
In India, the prices of petrol and diesel are miserable for everyone. And they are only expected to rise in the future with the increasing number of private vehicles. In addition, non-biodegradable waste is another issue that some people are concerned about. But this technology solves both of the problems at the same time.
The technology converts plastic waste into gasoline, diesel, or aromatics through the use of a combination of suitable catalysts. It also produces LPG as a common by-product. The Fuel energy produced by this technology is high-quality because of its nil Sulphur content. It can also be mixed with ordinary fuel and is believed to have better lubricity and combustion quality than regular low-sulfur fuel.
IIP Director M.O. Garg said, “We have applied for a patent. We developed this after nearly a decade of intensive research. We are now planning to commercialize the technology although we are still engaged in the process of engineering to design heavy machinery and processes.”
“The current prices of petrol, which is derived from crude hydrocarbons, range between Rs 70 to Rs 80 per liter. Petrol, in this case, costs Rs 30 to Rs 40 per liter, inclusive of the cost of plant, operations, manpower and land cost,” he added.
According to researchers, this technology leads to vastly reduced emissions from engines. The fuel is said to be ideal for captive users like the state road transport corporations, the defense establishment, and railways.
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