Pyrolysis of plastic species: A review of resources and products

Production, use, and fate of all plastics ever made

Geyer, R., Jambeck, J. R., & Law, K. L. (2017) · Science Advances · doi:10.1126/sciadv.1700782 · Cited by 18,606

Plastic waste inputs from land into the ocean

Jambeck, J. R., Geyer, R., Wilcox, C., Siegler, T. R., Perryman, M., Andrady, A., Narayan, R., & Law, K. L. (2015) · Science · doi:10.1126/science.1260352 · Cited by 13,163

The role of renewable energy in the global energy transformation

Gielen, D., Boshell, F., Saygin, D., Bazilian, M. D., Wagner, N., & Gorini, R. (2019) · Energy Strategy Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.esr.2019.01.006 · Cited by 4,973

Review of fast pyrolysis of biomass and product upgrading

Bridgwater, A. V. (2012) · Biomass and Bioenergy · doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2011.01.048 · Cited by 4,856

Mechanical and chemical recycling of solid plastic waste

Ragaert, K., Delva, L., & Van Geem, K. (2017) · Waste Management · doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2017.07.044 · Cited by 3,276

When will fossil fuel reserves be diminished?

Shafiee, S., & Topal, E. (2008) · Energy Policy · doi:10.1016/j.enpol.2008.08.016 · Cited by 2,164

A review on pyrolysis of plastic wastes

Anuar Sharuddin, S. D., Abnisa, F., Wan Daud, W. M. A., & Aroua, M. K. (2016) · Energy Conversion and Management · doi:10.1016/j.enconman.2016.02.037 · Cited by 2,126

Effects of biochar from slow pyrolysis of papermill waste on agronomic performance and soil fertility

Van Zwieten, L., Kimber, S., Morris, S., Chan, K. Y., Downie, A., Rust, J., Joseph, S., & Cowie, A. (2010) · Plant and Soil · doi:10.1007/s11104-009-0050-x · Cited by 1,916

Fast pyrolysis processes for biomass

Bridgwater, A. V. (2000) · Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · doi:10.1016/s1364-0321(99)00007-6 · Cited by 1,757

An overview of fast pyrolysis of biomass

Bridgwater, A. V., Meier, D., & Radlein, D. S. A. G. (1999) · Organic Geochemistry · doi:10.1016/s0146-6380(99)00120-5 · Cited by 1,753

Carbon Dots Derived from Non-Biomass Waste: Methods, Applications, and Future Perspectives

Chen, W., Yin, H. F., Cole, I. S., Houshyar, S., & Wang, L. (2024) · Molecules · doi:10.3390/molecules29112441 · Cited by 16

A critical review of the influence of supercritical water on the pyrolysis of plastic waste: Modelling approaches and process effects

Popelier, G., Dossche, G., Kulkarni, S. P., Vermeire, F. H., Sabbe, M. K., & Geem, K. M. V. (2024) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/j.jaap.2024.106805 · Cited by 17

Green and sustainable synthesis of MWCNT@g-C₃N₄@Ag photocatalyst from PET for efficient wastewater treatment

Dehghan, P., Abbasi, M., Azari, A., Mofarahi, M., Nowrouzi, M., Dibaj, M., & Akrami, M. (2025) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-025-94911-4 · Cited by 15

Towards circular plastics: chemical recycling of high-density polyethylene-rich municipal waste using hydrothermal liquefaction

Chien, S.-C., Wang, H., Farra, A. A., Megido, L., González-LaFuente, J. M., & Shiju, N. R. (2025) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2025.165513 · Cited by 16

Simultaneous removal of microplastics and doxycycline and preparation of novel hollow carbon nanocakes by pyrolysis

Liu, Y., Li, B., Li, B., Ji, H., Song, L., Zhu, X., Jing, L., Liu, X., Huang, Y., & Wu, X. (2023) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2023.144999 · Cited by 16

An Industrial Perspective for Sustainable Polypropylene Plastic Waste Management via Catalytic Pyrolysis—A Technical Report

Chasioti, A., & Zabaniotou, A. (2024) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su16145852 · Cited by 15

Chemical looping gasification of waste plastics for syngas production using NiO/Al2O3 as dual functional material

Liu, B., You, C., & Wang, H. (2024) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2024.157728 · Cited by 15

Thermo-catalytic co-pyrolysis of waste plastic and hydrocarbon by-products using β-zeolite

Horváth, D., Tomasek, S., & Miskolczi, N. (2024) · Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy · doi:10.1007/s10098-023-02699-6 · Cited by 14

On the cutting-edge of non-recyclable plastic waste valorization: From pyrolysis char to nitrogen-enriched activated carbon for landfill biogas upgrading

Ligero, A., Solís, R. R., Blázquez, G., Muñoz‐Batista, M. J., Pérez, A., & Calero, M. (2024) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2024.112265 · Cited by 14

Direct production of olefins from waste plastic using a pyrolysis and fluid catalytic cracking integrated process: Part 1. study on the production and analysis of waxy oil obtained using a new type of a fluidized bed reactor

Kim, J.-K., Park, K.-B., Kim, D. K., Song, S.-H., & Kim, J.-S. (2024) · Energy · doi:10.1016/j.energy.2024.132420 · Cited by 14

Chemical recycling of polyolefin waste: from the perspective of efficient pyrolysis reactors

Gao, W., Chang, Y., Zhou, Q., Wang, Q., Lim, K. H., Wang, D., Hu, J., Wang, W., Li, B., & Liu, P. (2024) · Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering · doi:10.1007/s11705-024-2498-x · Cited by 13

Thermal and catalytic pyrolysis of automotive plastic wastes to diesel range fuel

Olomo, E., Talai, S. M., Kiplagat, J., Manirambona, E., Muliwa, A. M., & Okino, J. (2024) · Heliyon · doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e39576 · Cited by 16

Effects of hydrogen peroxide and sodium nitrate on microwave-assisted polyethylene oxidative degradation in the presence of nitric acid

Cho, S.-M., Chang, H., & Park, S. (2024) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2024.155769 · Cited by 13

Plastic waste as an alternative sustainable fuel in internal combustion (IC) engines – A comprehensive review

Sudalaimuthu, P., Sathyamurthy, R., Elsheikh, A. H., & Jameel, A. G. A. (2025) · Results in Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.rineng.2025.104644 · Cited by 13

Chemical characterization of liquid products from the pyrolysis of plastic wastes

Apicella, B., Cerciello, F., Migliaccio, R., Oliano, M. M., Ruoppolo, G., Russo, C., Stanzione, F., Urciuolo, M., Azzolini, M., Curia, G., et al. (2025) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/j.jaap.2025.107153 · Cited by 14

Enabling Informed Decisions on Pyrolysis: A Key to Turn the Tide on Plastics Recycling

Stathatou, P. M., Anglou, E., Chang, Y., Sweet, J., Ganesan, A., Yutthasaksunthorn, N., Phillips, E. V., Ragam, N. S., Asensio, O. I., Nair, S., et al. (2025) · ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering · doi:10.1021/acssuschemeng.4c09908 · Cited by 15

Marble processing effluent treatment sludge in waste PET pyrolysis as catalyst-I: pyrolysis product yields and the char characteristics

Önen, V., Ozgan, A., Göktepeli, G., Kalem, M. S., Ahmetli, G., & Yel, E. (2022) · International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology · doi:10.1007/s13762-022-04262-0 · Cited by 13

Synergistic effects in co-pyrolysis of lignin and low-density polyethylene (LDPE): Impact on biochar, bio-oil, and gaseous products

Yang, X., Qiu, L., Cen, K., Li, X., Ding, H., & Chen, D. (2026) · Industrial Crops and Products · doi:10.1016/j.indcrop.2026.122986 · Cited by 12

Downcycled neat LDPE plastic wastes fuelled CI engine’s carbon and soot emission reduction with an elevated performance by Acetylene (HC CH) premixed combustion

Muthukumar, K., & Kasiraman, G. (2024) · Process Safety and Environmental Protection · doi:10.1016/j.psep.2024.08.070 · Cited by 12

Review: Biorecovery of precious metals from waste printed circuit boards

Ming, W., Hu, S., Zhang, X., Ma, J., He, W., Xu, Y., Wang, H., Xu, Y., Xing, W., Chen, Z., et al. (2025) · Minerals Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.mineng.2025.109306 · Cited by 12

Non-catalytic and catalytic pyrolysis of polystyrene, polypropylene, and polyethylene for liquid fuel production using a reactor integrated with a fractionation column

Dhaniswara, T. K., Sardi, B., Juliastuti, S. R., & Mahfud, M. (2025) · Cleaner Waste Systems · doi:10.1016/j.clwas.2025.100305 · Cited by 17

Plant Design for the Conversion of Plastic Waste into Valuable Chemicals (Alkyl Aromatics)

Alali, S., Aldaihani, M., & Alanezi, K. M. (2023) · Applied Sciences · doi:10.3390/app13169221 · Cited by 14

Chemical characterization of mixed plastic pyrolysis oils relevant for cracker reintegration by advanced two-dimensional gas chromatography

Netsch, N., Weigel, L., Schmedding, T., Zeller, M., Bergfeldt, B., Straczewski, G., Tavakkol, S., & Stapf, D. (2025) · Fuel Processing Technology · doi:10.1016/j.fuproc.2025.108359 · Cited by 12

Response Surface Methodology Analysis of Pyrolysis Reaction Rate Constants for Predicting Efficient Conversion of Bulk Plastic Waste into Oil and Gaseous Fuels

Irfan, M., Nabi, R. A. U., Hussain, H., Naz, M. Y., Shukrullah, S., Khawaja, H. A., Rahman, S., Ghanim, A. A. J., Kruszelnicka, I., Ginter-Kramarczyk, D., et al. (2022) · Energies · doi:10.3390/en15249594 · Cited by 11

Supercritical CO2-promoted degradation of polystyrene to aromatic oils with NiO@C catalyst

Liu, Y., Shi, J., Zhuang, Z., Zhai, B., Kang, X., Mao, L., Li, Y., Jin, H., Zhao, Q., & Guo, L. (2024) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2024.114164 · Cited by 11

Environmental impact of waste plastic oil and hydrogen-enriched diesel engines: A comprehensive review on performance, combustion, and emissions

Sanyal, A., & Choudhary, A. K. (2024) · Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy · doi:10.1063/5.0230798 · Cited by 11

Experimental and kinetic study of PET pyrolysis under fast and slow heating rates using a visualized Macro TGA

Wu, S., Li, J., Sun, Q., & Li, Z. (2024) · Thermochimica Acta · doi:10.1016/j.tca.2024.179812 · Cited by 10

Technical Aspects of Natural Gas Pyrolysis in Liquid Metal Bubble Column Reactors

Hofberger, C. M., Dietrich, B., Krumholz, R., Noglik, A., Olbricht, M., Schatzmann, S., Stoppel, L., Gutsch, M. D., Uhlenbruck, N., & Wetzel, T. (2024) · Energy Technology · doi:10.1002/ente.202400183 · Cited by 10

Co-upcycling of Plastic Waste and Biowaste via Tandem Transesterification Reactions

Li, J., Zhang, X., Liu, X., Liao, X., Huang, J., & Jiang, Y. (2024) · JACS Au · doi:10.1021/jacsau.4c00459 · Cited by 10

Pyrolysis of Polyethylene: Chemical Kinetics, Mass Transfer, and Reflux System

Zairin, D. M., Ruiz, M. P., & Kersten, S. R. A. (2024) · Energy & Fuels · doi:10.1021/acs.energyfuels.4c05204 · Cited by 10

Process design for plastic waste pyrolysis: Yield analysis and economic assessment

Jung, H., & Ahn, Y. (2025) · Computers & Chemical Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.compchemeng.2025.109001 · Cited by 10

Millisecond dwell time enables closed-loop recycling of polypropylene waste plastics: effects of pyrolysis parameters on low-carbon olefin and carbon nanosphere formation

Zhang, W., Cheng, L., Chen, R., Gu, J., Zheng, J., Yuan, H., & Chen, Y. (2025) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2025.164273 · Cited by 10

Carrier gas-mediated synergistic mechanisms and liquid phase product distribution regulation in Co-Pyrolysis of waste tires and waste plastics

Shan, T., Chen, H., Liu, S., Liu, T., & Zhang, H. (2025) · Energy Conversion and Management · doi:10.1016/j.enconman.2025.120506 · Cited by 10

Analysis of Statistically Predicted Rate Constants for Pyrolysis of High-Density Plastic Using R Software

Nabi, R. A. U., Naz, M. Y., Shukrullah, S., Ghamkhar, M., Rehman, N. U., Irfan, M., Alqarni, A. O., Legutko, S., Kruszelnicka, I., Ginter-Kramarczyk, D., et al. (2022) · Materials · doi:10.3390/ma15175910 · Cited by 10

Detailed Characterization of Chlorides and Oxides in Plastic Waste Pyrolysis Oil from Paper Mills by GC-ECD and GC-MS with Solid Phase Extraction

Liu, M., Wang, W., Zhang, Q., Liu, Z., Li, Y., Wu, M., & Zhang, D. (2023) · Energy & Fuels · doi:10.1021/acs.energyfuels.3c00321 · Cited by 10

Remediation of plastic waste generated during the COVID-19 pandemic: A conceptual process design of pyrolysis using polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene based polymers

Kawale, S. V., Mete, S. S., & Kundu, D. (2024) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2024.114042 · Cited by 10

Polyolefin Pyrolysis in Multilayer Fluidized Beds: An Innovative Approach to Obtain Valuable Alternative Fuels

Żukowski, W., Leski, K., Berkowicz-Płatek, G., & Wrona, J. (2024) · Energies · doi:10.3390/en17051034 · Cited by 8

Aviation fuel hydrocarbons from camphorwood and low-density polyethylene: Cascade catalytic approach with CaO and Zn/HBeta

Tang, H., Chen, D., Qian, K., Tahir, M. H., Dai, L., Hu, Y., & Feng, Y. (2024) · Fuel · doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2024.131770 · Cited by 9

Occurrence of microplastics in natural and farmland soil in the Qilian Mountains of the Northern Tibetan Plateau

Kang, Q., Zhang, Y., Kang, S., Zhang, S., Luo, X., Li, L., Wang, Z., & Zhang, S. (2024) · Journal of Mountain Science · doi:10.1007/s11629-024-8689-6 · Cited by 9

Co‐Pyrolysis and Pyrolysis of Corn‐Cob Biomass and Waste Plastic: Comprehensive Study Based on Kinetic and Thermodynamic Approach

Reddy, A. K., Raj, A., Upare, V. B., Amala, J., Prasad, M. K., Surananai, S., & Anantharaman, A. P. (2024) · ChemistrySelect · doi:10.1002/slct.202402177 · Cited by 9

Catalytic influence of alkali and alkali earth metals in black liquor on the gasification process: a review

Majoe, N., Patel, B., Gorimbo, J., & Beas, I. N. (2024) · Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery · doi:10.1007/s13399-024-06251-4 · Cited by 10

Hydrogen Production Promotion from Nonrecyclable Plastic Waste via a Single-Step Catalytic Thermal Cracking/Steam Reforming Scheme

Muñoz‐Batista, M. J., Blázquez, G., Solís, R. R., Pérez, A., Martín-Lara, M. Á., & Calero, M. (2024) · ACS ES&T Engineering · doi:10.1021/acsestengg.4c00431 · Cited by 9

A review on feasibility and techno-economic analysis of hydrocarbon liquid fuels production via catalytic pyrolysis of waste plastic materials

Alawa, B., & Chakma, S. (2024) · Carbon Capture Science & Technology · doi:10.1016/j.ccst.2024.100337 · Cited by 9

Catalytic pyrolysis of different plastics using low-cost catalysts: wax characteristics and oil stability

Aprianti, N., Rahmawati, R., Satria, Ermada, F. J., Fariza, O., Alamsyah, R., & Kismanto, A. (2024) · Energy Ecology and Environment · doi:10.1007/s40974-024-00346-4 · Cited by 10

Co-hydrothermal carbonization of polyvinyl chloride and rice straw for solid fuel production: Investigation into effect of solid to water ratio using Box-Behnken design and response surface methodology

Xu, H., Yang, P., Yu, M., Hungwe, D., Yamasaki, Y., Yoshikawa, K., & Takahashi, F. (2024) · Applied Energy · doi:10.1016/j.apenergy.2024.125089 · Cited by 9

Pyrolysis liquid fuel production from waste plastics using spherical-shape zeolite catalyst

Zeleke, M. A., Belay, N. C., Štangar, U. L., Kwapiński, W., & Mequanint, K. (2025) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2025.115543 · Cited by 9

Effective electronic waste valorization via microwave-assisted pyrolysis: investigation of graphite susceptor and feedstock quantity on pyrolysis using experimental and polynomial regression techniques

Mistry, C. R., Surya, D. V., Potnuri, R., Basak, T., Kumar, P. S., Rao, C. S., Gautam, R., Palla, S., Choksi, H., & Remya, N. (2023) · Environmental Science and Pollution Research · doi:10.1007/s11356-023-30661-y · Cited by 9

How can there be an economic transition to a green ecosystem by adapting plastic-to-fuel technologies through renewable energy?

Acaroğlu, H., Güllü, M., Sivri, N., & Márquez, F. P. G. (2024) · Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments · doi:10.1016/j.seta.2024.103691 · Cited by 9

Occurrence of Microplastics and Heavy Metals in Aquatic and Agroecosystem: A Case Study

Ahmad, T., Amjad, M., Iqbal, Q., Batool, A., Noor, A., Jafir, M., Hussain, H., & Irfan, M. H. (2022) · Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology · doi:10.1007/s00128-022-03523-5 · Cited by 9

Functional carbon materials from waste plastics: synthesis and applications

Yuan, J., Yang, G., Zhou, X., Huang, J., & Chen, Y. (2025) · Sustainable Carbon Materials · doi:10.48130/scm-0025-0005 · Cited by 8

Effect of addition of the scrap tires and waste plastics pyrolysis oil residue on the quality of the feed for hydrocracking and FCC

Kittel, H., Dragoun, M., Schlehöfer, D., & Vráblík, A. (2025) · Journal of the Energy Institute · doi:10.1016/j.joei.2025.102004 · Cited by 8

Discrimination of plastic waste pyrolysis oil feedstocks using supercritical fluid chromatography

Kaplitz, A. S., Marshall, S., Bhakta, N., Morshed, S., Borny, J.-F., & Schug, K. A. (2024) · Journal of Chromatography A · doi:10.1016/j.chroma.2024.464804 · Cited by 8

Upgrading of kraft lignin pyrolysis products: Managing sulfur impurities

Borella, M., Casazza, A. A., Garbarino, G., Riani, P., & Busca, G. (2024) · Bioresource Technology Reports · doi:10.1016/j.biteb.2024.101988 · Cited by 8

Chlorine Speciation by GC-XSD for the Characterization of Plastic Pyrolysis Oil as a Cracker Feedstock

Giri, A., Yan, H., Emamjomeh, O., Cuoq, F., Kwakkenbos, G., van Zijl, A., & Wong, K. (2024) · Energy & Fuels · doi:10.1021/acs.energyfuels.4c00266 · Cited by 7

Primary products from kinetic-limited high-density polyethylene pyrolysis at near vacuum

Tekbas, M. D., Wright, M. R., & Wong, H. (2025) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2025.163347 · Cited by 7

Utilization of biochar derived from industrial hemp stalks with various cooling methods for asphalt binder modification

Aslan, İ., Tasdemir, F., & Tasdemir, Y. (2025) · PLoS ONE · doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0325943 · Cited by 7

Solar-driven plastic waste conversion: A mini-review on photoreforming for Co-producing hydrogen and chemical feedstocks

Yuan, R., Zhang, Z., Bu, F., Wei, Z., Liu, J., & Shangguan, W. (2025) · Frontiers in Energy · doi:10.1007/s11708-025-1022-4 · Cited by 7

Pyrolysis of Polypropylene and Nitrile PPE Waste: Insights into Oil Composition, Kinetics, and Steam Cracker Integration

Baird, R., Ocone, R., & Sanna, A. (2025) · Molecules · doi:10.3390/molecules30163351 · Cited by 7

Temperature-Dependent Pyrolysis of Polyamide–Polyethylene Multilayer Films: Yields, Monomer Recovery, and Product Boiling Range

Lahtinen, J., Hashmi, F., & Taavitsainen, V. (2025) · Energy & Fuels · doi:10.1021/acs.energyfuels.5c02329 · Cited by 7

Pyrolysis as the gateway thermochemical route for plastic-to-hydrogen-rich gas valorization

Quintana, M. A., Garcia‐Garcia, G., Blázquez, G., Martín-Lara, M. Á., Calero, M., & Muñoz‐Batista, M. J. (2025) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/j.jaap.2025.107480 · Cited by 7

Experimental Evaluation of Performance and Combustion Characteristics of Blended Plastic Pyrolysis Oil in Enhanced Diesel Engine

Wongkhorsub, C., Chaowasin, W., & Theinnoi, K. (2022) · Energies · doi:10.3390/en15239115 · Cited by 7

H2 production by high-temperature pyrolysis of PEEK

Huang, X., Zou, Y., Li, Y., Zhang, Y., Xu, Y., Ye, Z., Tang, F., & Li, K. (2023) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/j.jaap.2023.106220 · Cited by 7

Chemical Recycling of Mixed Plastic Waste for the Production of Aromatics and Olefins as Monomers for Circular Polyolefins and Polycarbonate. SABIC TRUCIRCLE ™ (Case Study)

Sanchez, L. G., Dittrich, C., van Zijl, A., Housmans, T. H. M., Soliman, M., & Kuijpers, F. (2023) · doi:10.1002/9783527827992.ch68 · Cited by 7

Degradation of Plastic Materials through Small-Scale Pyrolysis: Characterization of the Obtained Hydrocarbons and Life Cycle Analysis

Tovar, J. A. T., Servín-Campuzano, H., González-Avilés, M., Sobral, H., & Sánchez-Ruíz, F. J. (2024) · Recycling · doi:10.3390/recycling9010005 · Cited by 6

Probing the influence of synthesized hierarchical ZSM-5 catalyst in ex-situ catalytic conversion of real-world plastic waste into aromatic rich liquid oil

Subhashini, & Mondal, T. (2024) · Journal of the Energy Institute · doi:10.1016/j.joei.2024.101853 · Cited by 6

A Discrete Distributed Activation Energy Model for Cedar and Polyethylene Fast Heating Pyrolysis Kinetics

Wu, S., Liu, H., Duan, Q., Li, J., Sun, Q. G., & Li, Z. (2024) · Processes · doi:10.3390/pr12122618 · Cited by 7

Tunable product selectivity in co-pyrolysis of mixed plastics: Enhancing olefin selectivity and optimizing oil yield via synergistic effects

Wang, W., Li, Y., Zhang, J., Zhang, Y., & Yin, F. (2025) · Polymer Testing · doi:10.1016/j.polymertesting.2025.108959 · Cited by 6

Recent advances in copyrolysis of algal biomass with waste plastics for the production of upgraded oil

Ebadi, S., Lee, J., Nam, H., Jung, S., Seo, M. W., Lee, D., & Park, Y. (2025) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/j.jaap.2025.107538 · Cited by 8

Multiscale study on supercritical water gasification of agricultural films plastics: from experimental performance to molecular mechanisms

Bai, B., Sun, J., Wang, Y., Yu, X., Zhou, W., & Jin, H. (2025) · Fuel · doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2025.136932 · Cited by 6

Recovery of gaseous fuels through CO2-mediated pyrolysis of thermosetting polymer waste

Cho, S.-H., Park, J., Lee, D., Cho, H., Lee, J., & Kwon, E. E. (2024) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142892 · Cited by 6

Pyrolysis kinetics and reaction mechanism of waste medical masks by sectional heating process

Li, Y., Liu, S., Yin, F., & Liang, D. (2024) · Thermal Science and Engineering Progress · doi:10.1016/j.tsep.2024.103065 · Cited by 6

Pyrolysis of raw and film PP/LDPE mixtures by step heating process

Yin, F., Fan, F., Yuan, X., Wu, H., Chang, T., Lei, J., & Liang, D. (2023) · Journal of Polymer Research · doi:10.1007/s10965-023-03587-9 · Cited by 6

Recent advances in multiscale CFD simulation of pyrolysis

Xiong, Q., Choi, H. S., Lan, X., & Wang, S. (2022) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/j.jaap.2022.105661 · Cited by 6

Hydrogen Production from Pyrolysis-Based Thermochemical Processes of Plastic and Composite Wastes: A Review

Salameh, C., Rjeily, M. A., Ciotonea, C., Gennequin, C., & Randrianalisoa, J. (2026) · Energy & Fuels · doi:10.1021/acs.energyfuels.5c05558 · Cited by 5

Catalytic co-pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass and plastic waste for biofuel production: a review

Talwar, P., & Nanda, S. (2026) · Biomass Futures · doi:10.1016/j.bmf.2026.100046 · Cited by 6

Sustainable electrode material from waste plastic for modern energy storage devices

Shrivastava, K., & Jain, A. (2024) · Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews Energy and Environment · doi:10.1002/wene.510 · Cited by 5

Effective pyrolysis of LDPE plastic waste to fuel using titanium dioxide catalyst

Department of Chemical Engineering, U. M. P., Marhaini, M., Fernianti, D., Department of Chemical Engineering, U. M. P., Aulia, M. R., & Department of Chemical Engineering, U. M. P. (2024) · International Journal of ADVANCED AND APPLIED SCIENCES · doi:10.21833/ijaas.2024.12.009 · Cited by 5

A Study on the Pyrolysis and Product Regulation Mechanism of Waste Polystyrene at Threshold Temperatures

Li, Y., Zhang, C., Wang, W., Yin, F., & Han, W. (2025) · Molecules · doi:10.3390/molecules30030727 · Cited by 5

Renewable energy integrated pyrolysis/gasification technologies for hydrogen generation: A bibliometric analysis of decarbonisation strategies for sustainable future

Ahmad, A., Yadav, A. K., Naik, R., & Hasan, S. (2025) · Thermal Science and Engineering Progress · doi:10.1016/j.tsep.2025.103963 · Cited by 5

Analysis of the thermal behavior of a fixed bed reactor during the pyrolysis process

Djurdjevic, M., Papuga, S., & Kolundžija, A. (2023) · Hemijska industrija · doi:10.2298/hemind221217024d · Cited by 5

Engineered char from waste plastic: A review on the physicochemical properties, carbon dioxide uptake, and application in construction materials

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