Sustainable waste-to-hydrogen energy conversion through face mask waste gasification integrated with steam methane reformer and water-gas shift reactor

P Mojaver, S Khalilarya - International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
The burgeoning environmental crisis and the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions
underscore the importance of innovative waste-to-energy conversion technologies. This …

Thermal plasma co-gasification of polyvinylchloride and biomass mixtures under steam atmospheres: Gasification characteristics and chlorine release behavior

C Chu, P Wang, A Boré, W Ma, G Chen, P Wang - Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
This study systematically explores the syngas characteristics and chlorine release behavior
during plasma co-gasification of polyvinylchloride (PVC) and biomass through experimental …

Characterization of the products of the catalytic pyrolysis of discarded COVID-19 masks over sepiolite

F Ortega, MÁ Martín-Lara, HJ Pula, M Zamorano… - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
This research aims to develop a new strategy to valorize wasted COVID-19 masks based on
chemical recycling by pyrolysis to convert them into useful products. First, surgical and …

Preparing fuel-range chemicals via the direct and selective pyrolysis of disposable mask waste for sustainable environment

X Gao, CR Chang - Catalysts, 2023 - mdpi.com
After step** into the pandemic, it has been entirely not bizarre to wear facial masks to
diminish the spreading of viruses in human daily outings. Due to the low expense and stable …

Study of the long-term aging of polypropylene-made disposable surgical masks and filtering facepiece respirators

S Carreiras-Suárez, L Domínguez-Ramos, M Lazzari - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
The main purpose of this work is to contribute to understanding the mechanism of oxidation
of the polymeric components of common disposable masks used during the COVID-19 …

Circular economy approaches in the palm oil industry: Enhancing profitability through waste reduction and product diversification

UWR Siagian, IG Wenten, K Khoiruddin - Journal of Engineering and …, 2024 - jets.itb.ac.id
Today, facing difficult environmental and sustainability questions, the palm oil industry is an
important force in global trade and development. As a transformative solution to these …

[HTML][HTML] Sustainable energy storage: Microwave-assisted repurposing of disposable masks

MH Foroushani, S Maroufi, RK Nekouei… - Journal of Energy …, 2025 - Elsevier
This study investigates upcycling 3-ply surgical masks into activated carbon (AC) using a
rapid, energy-efficient sulfo-carbo-activation technique driven by microwave technology. In …

[HTML][HTML] A Comparison of Feedstock from Agricultural Biomass and Face Masks for the Production of Biochar through Co-Pyrolysis

Y Yusoff, ES Tan, FB Ismail - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
This study explores the pyrolysis of disposable face masks to produce chemicals suitable for
use as fuel, addressing the environmental concern posed by single-use face masks. Co …

Characterization of the Products of the Catalytic Pyrolysis of Discarded COVID-19 Masks over Sepiolite

F Ortega García, MÁ Martín Lara, HJ Pula Moreno… - 2023 - digibug.ugr.es
This research aims to develop a new strategy to valorize wasted COVID-19 masks based on
chemical recycling by pyrolysis to convert them into useful products. First, surgical and …

[HTML][HTML] Simulation of the Long-Term Ageing of Polypropylene-Made Disposable Surgical Masks and Filtering Facepiece Respirators

S Carreiras-Suarez, L Dominguez-Ramos, M Lazzari - 2023 - europepmc.org
The main purpose of this work is to contribute to understanding the mechanism of oxidation
of the polymeric components of common disposable masks used during the COVID-19 …