Conversion of Plastic Wastes into Hydrocarbon Fuels

Abstract: The present rate of economic growth is unstable without fossil fuel crude oil, natural gas, coal. So the mankind has to rely on the renewable energy resources like biomass, hydropower, geothermal energy, wind energy, solar energy, nuclear energy, etc. On the other hand, sustainable waste management is the important for sustainable development. Plastic wastes are one of the fastest grown materials because of its application and low cost. Plastic is the term refers to the synthetic or non-synthetic amorphous solids like polyethylene, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride and phenol formaldehyde. These are the materials which are widely used to make industrial products. Due to raise in increase in plastic waste causes serious effects in environment and has a great impact on social conditions. But, this can be controlled by recycling of plastic wastes. The solution for recycling of non-recyclable plastic into liquid hydrocarbons is degradation. This can be done by pyrolysis and liquid hydrocarbon fuels can be obtained like petrol, diesel, kerosene, etc. Conversion of plastic waste into fossil fuel will reduce the dependence on the fossil fuels. This process can ensure 100% eco-friendly and nothing is left behind the environment Keywords: Polymer degradation, Catalytic cracking, Waste Plastic Disposal, fossil fuels- petrol, diesel.1.