Rinnovabili’s Post

🌍 Our latest article has just been published in "Resources, Recycling and Conservation". In this study, we delve into the climate impacts of traditional methanol production methods via Steam Methane Reforming (SMR) compared to innovative alternatives that convert plastic waste into methanol, namely "Gasiforming" and "Electriforming". 🔍 Our findings highlight how the environmental benefits of these novel methods are significantly influenced by various factors, including the carbon footprint of the local electricity grid and the efficiency and design of the plastic incinerator plants they might replace. This consequential approach is often overlooked in traditional Life Cycle Assessments (LCA). 💡 This research underscores the complexity of assessing environmental impacts and the critical need to consider regional and technological contexts to drive truly sustainable solutions in chemical engineering. 🙏🏻 A big thank you to my co-authors Kristiano Prifti, Flavio Manenti, Antonio Espuña , and Moisès Graells! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dDnDzW84 #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #MethanolProduction #LifeCycleAssessment #ChemicalEngineering #Innovation

#microplasticos #economiacircular #agua Using a process called thermal decomposition, the researchers converted epoxy into activated carbon, a material capable of removing nanoplastics. 

We're back with another blog following our webinar with Materials Recycling World. In this one, we answer Is mechanical biological treatment (MBT) a good solution to overcome the rising cost of Energy from Waste once it's part of the Emissions Trading Scheme? Read it here ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/egb7vn-U #EmissionsTradingScheme #EnergyfromWaste #Biotechnology

Epoxy Thermoset Waste to Nano-plastic Remover When plastic pollution is engrossing every corner of the earth, we badly need solutions to remediate this problem. Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed groundbreaking technology that can purify nanoplastic contaminated water with 94% efficiency. (B. Rachel and Mekonnen T. H., 2023) Professor Tizazu H. Mekonnen and his student Rachel Blanchard produce activated carbon from epoxy thermoset waste for the remediation of nanoplastic contaminated wastewater. The epoxy activated carbon can absorb aqueous nanoplastics through multilayer physical adsorption, and the optimal recovery rate is 94%. The used raw material, epoxy resin, is widely used in the matrix of composites, adhesives, coatings, and in electronic materials. The scientists used this material as a disposal option for increasing epoxy waste in the environment. Innovative findings like this still give us hope for a plastic contamination free future. #Auritry #saynotoplastic Content: Shumya Jannat Rimi, Senior Environmental Executive, GETTS Reference: B. Rachel and Mekonnen T. H. (2023). Utilization of epoxy thermoset waste to produce activated carbon for the remediation of nano-plastic contaminated wastewater. Separation and Purification Technology. 326. https://lnkd.in/gzvb-Qy4

Important regulatory update from the U.S.: Last month, Wyoming became the 25th state to adopt legislation ensuring that advanced #recycling facilities are transparently and properly regulated as manufacturing operations. With this, half the country is open to implementing advanced recycling as a complementary solution to address the #plasticwaste problem. https://loom.ly/cwAP3bM At Aduro, we support this development. Our game-changing Hydrochemolytic Technology (HCT) yields much better results (only ca. 5% loss of carbon input), bypasses the refining step, and due to milder conditions, does not strain the environment with lower CO2 output versus thermolytic processes. With HCT, we are looking forward to contributing to the #circularity of #plastics and lowering the dependence on virgin resources. #chemicalrecycling #regulation #policy #circulareconomy #AduroCleanTech #TheBetweenChemistry American Chemistry Council America's Plastic Makers

This is an approach to reducing forever chemicals, that looks very interesting, the residence time is high, but by playing with surface area and flow rates you could increase the treated volume, a previous company had been looking at using TiO2 and UVA similarly destroy forever chemicals, this is an issue we need to deal with and reduce the upfront extensive waste stream analysis and get to a process that the treats any PFAS/PFOS waste stream efficiently and at "big water" volumes

These new technologies are a vital part of a sustainable future. Breaking the link between fossil fuels and the polyolefin plastics, PE and PP, that are the most used (up to 80% of all plastics) is a crucial step towards #sustainability In combination with an optimized #recycling system including deposit system, waste collection, sorting and both mechanical and chemical #recycling we have tools for #greentransition ♥️

This HySpex application note highlights the use of hyperspectral cameras in different industries in this case for compostable plastic detection. This is based on a publication from the University College London. I really enjoyed reading the full paper by Nutcha Taneepanichskul et al. The Application note gives you a condensed insight into their work.   If you find this interesting, give the paper a read as well! Find the full resource here: doi: 10.3389/frsus.2023.1125954

Interested in a comprehensive rundown of Biochar? Check out below Grain Ecosystem‘s summary as well as their awesome offerings!

It's time to kick off Alberta Circular Plastics Day here at PIC! Presented by the Alberta Plastics Recycling Association, the #ACPD2024 Conference is an incredible chance for the Applied Research team to show off our work in the circular economy. We’ll be here to discuss the Plastics Research In Action project alongside Heartland Polymers, connect with other APRA members, policy makers, and of course everyone interested in building the circular plastics economy. See you there! #NAITAppliedResearch #ImpactHappensHere #PlasticsCircularity #CircularEconomy #CleanTechnologies #PRIA #PlasticsResearchInAction