When we talk about plastic waste pyrolysis, people often think only about getting rid of the waste. But its real value lies in what it produces. The process does not destroy the plastic: it transforms it into several products with industrial and energy value. Let’s look at what they are and what they are used for.
Pyrolysis oil
This is the main and most valuable product. Pyrolysis oil is a fuel-like liquid obtained by condensing the vapours generated in the reactor. It has two main outlets:
- As feedstock: it can be used in the petrochemical industry to make new products, closing the plastic loop.
- As an energy source: it works as an alternative fuel in industrial applications.
Its quality and traceability are key to certifying it and selling it with added value.
Non-condensable gas
The process also generates a syngas that does not condense into liquid. In a well-designed plant, this gas is reused to power the reactor itself, reducing external energy consumption and improving the overall efficiency of the system.
Char (carbonaceous residue)
The char is the solid fraction left after decomposition. It is a carbonaceous material that, depending on its composition, can have different industrial applications, from energy uses to material recovery.
From one waste to three resources
The great advantage of pyrolysis is that it turns a single problematic waste into three usable outputs. Instead of paying to bury plastic rejects, value is generated from each fraction.
At Nantek we design the complete model around these products: not just the plant, but also the guaranteed offtake of the output and the management of its certification.
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