Sustainable Technologies for Value Addition and Management of Plastic Waste (Sustainable Industrial and Environmental Bioprocesses)

This book provides innovative and sustainable technologies for converting plastic waste into valuable resources.The book is structured into four sections, each focusing on a different aspect of plastic waste management and conversion technologies.The first section delves into sustainable technologies for producing various types of fuels from plastic waste, including liquid fuel, hydrogen, and aviation fuel.The second section examines technologies for converting plastic waste into value-added chemicals and materials, encompassing new materials, chemicals, and new plastics.The third section focuses on the management and recycling of plastic waste, covering treatment methods for general, electronic, micro-, and nano-plastic waste, and the application of artificial intelligence in waste management.It also includes a life-cycle assessment of plastic waste management processes.Further, the book examines the broader concepts of circular economy and sustainability in the context of plastic was