This comprehensive review explores the transformative potential of nanotechnology-driven pyrolysis solutions in waste management. It investigates the composition, properties, and utilization pathways of waste tire, plastic, and biomass pyrolysis products, enhanced by nanotechnology interventions. Waste tire pyrolysis oil (WTPO), plastic pyrolysis products, and biomass-derived fuels are analyzed, with a focus on nanomaterial-based catalysts and purification methods to enhance product quality and yield. WTPO, rich in alkanes and aromatic hydrocarbons but hindered by impurities, benefits from nanocatalytic treatments for cleaner production and enhanced fuel properties. Plastic pyrolysis, yielding valuable products like liquid oil and chemicals, is augmented by nanomaterial catalysts to improve efficiency and selectivity. Biomass pyrolysis, offering bio-oils, gases, and char, is optimized through nanotechnology for increased yield and higher-value products. The chapter delves into past efforts and experimental results, discussing the role of nanomaterials in reactor design, catalyst development, and product refinement. It highlights the potential for nanotechnology-enabled pyrolysis processes to address global waste challenges and foster sustainable resource utilization. Co-pyrolysis of waste streams, enhanced by nanomaterial interventions, further enhances product quality and sustainability. The study underscores nanotechnology’s pivotal role in advancing pyrolysis-driven solutions within the circular economy paradigm, emphasizing ongoing research trends, such as nanocatalyst design, reactor optimization, and product valorization. Experimental findings demonstrate the feasibility of using nanotechnology-enhanced pyrolysis products as alternative fuels and high-value chemicals, with promising results in energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. Overall, the chapter provides insights into the transformative potential of nanotechnology-driven pyrolysis solutions, offering pathways to convert waste challenges into sustainable opportunities.

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Nanotechnology in Waste Management: Pyrolysis-Driven Solutions for Transforming Challenges into Opportunities

  • M. Tamilmozhi,
  • J. Krishnaraj

摘要

This comprehensive review explores the transformative potential of nanotechnology-driven pyrolysis solutions in waste management. It investigates the composition, properties, and utilization pathways of waste tire, plastic, and biomass pyrolysis products, enhanced by nanotechnology interventions. Waste tire pyrolysis oil (WTPO), plastic pyrolysis products, and biomass-derived fuels are analyzed, with a focus on nanomaterial-based catalysts and purification methods to enhance product quality and yield. WTPO, rich in alkanes and aromatic hydrocarbons but hindered by impurities, benefits from nanocatalytic treatments for cleaner production and enhanced fuel properties. Plastic pyrolysis, yielding valuable products like liquid oil and chemicals, is augmented by nanomaterial catalysts to improve efficiency and selectivity. Biomass pyrolysis, offering bio-oils, gases, and char, is optimized through nanotechnology for increased yield and higher-value products. The chapter delves into past efforts and experimental results, discussing the role of nanomaterials in reactor design, catalyst development, and product refinement. It highlights the potential for nanotechnology-enabled pyrolysis processes to address global waste challenges and foster sustainable resource utilization. Co-pyrolysis of waste streams, enhanced by nanomaterial interventions, further enhances product quality and sustainability. The study underscores nanotechnology’s pivotal role in advancing pyrolysis-driven solutions within the circular economy paradigm, emphasizing ongoing research trends, such as nanocatalyst design, reactor optimization, and product valorization. Experimental findings demonstrate the feasibility of using nanotechnology-enhanced pyrolysis products as alternative fuels and high-value chemicals, with promising results in energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. Overall, the chapter provides insights into the transformative potential of nanotechnology-driven pyrolysis solutions, offering pathways to convert waste challenges into sustainable opportunities.