Plastic Waste to Value-added Chemicals and Fuels

(Pyrolysis and Gasification with Catalysts)

• Syngas (or H2) production

• Plastic monomer recovery

• PVC treatment

• Plastic/metal composite to value-added products

• Synthesis of stable and efficient catalysts

• Development of green process for plastic recycling

Lignin Rich Biomass to Resources

(Thermo- and Electrochemical Processes)

• Sludge to resources

• Lignin decomposition and upgrading

• Lignin liquid chemicals and biofuels

• Synthesis of biochar catalyst, pollutant and CO2 adsorbent

• Combined pyrolysis and electrochemical processes

Electrification of Chemical Processes

• Electrochemical reduction/oxidation of plastic and biomass

• Comparison between thermo- and electro-chemical process

• Waste valorization under mild temperature and pressure

• Synthesis of novel electrocatalysts

• Design of electrochemical systems for waste reduction

Metal Waste Recovery and Upcycling

• Iron converter slag to building materials

• Industrial metal waste to catalysts and cover materials

• Battery waste application to new fields

• Use of ash and low quality inorganic compounds as recycled materials in different industries