Mechanistic insights into the thermal pyrolysis of high-density polyethylene and polypropylene: towards sustainable hydrogen production and carbon valorization

Reaction Chemistry & Engineering 2026 Open access

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Authors: Vanessa Pohl, Cédric Karel Fonzeu Monguen, Dominik Julian Heitlinger, Patrick Lott, Olaf Deutschmann
DOI: 10.1039/d5re00442j
Cited by: 1
References: 50

Abstract

This study systematically investigates how plastic type and reactor temperature determine the gaseous, liquid, and solid products generated during high-temperature pyrolysis of plastic waste for hydrogen and carbon production.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes Polymer crystallization and properties Municipal Solid Waste Management

Publication details

Journal / source
Reaction Chemistry & Engineering
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
11
Issue
5
Pages
1026–1039
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN