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Techno-economic analysis and life cycle assessment for catalytic fast pyrolysis of mixed plastic waste

Geetanjali Yadav, Avantika Singh, Abhijit Dutta, Taylor Uekert, Jason S. DesVeaux, Scott Nicholson, Eric C. D. Tan, Calvin Mukarakate, Joshua A. Schaidle, Cody J. Wrasman,

Energy & Environmental Science · 2023 · 174 citations · 71 references

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This study analyzes catalytic fast pyrolysis as a conversion technology for mixed plastic waste, highlighting key economic and environmental drivers and potential opportunities for process improvements.

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