| Abstract Scope |
The accumulation of plastic waste has become a global environmental concern, necessitating the development of sustainable solutions for its management. This conference talk aims to shed light on the promising approach of converting plastics into carbons with various morphologies, offering new opportunities for waste valorization and resource utilization. The conversion process involves the thermal or chemical transformation of plastic waste, such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or polypropylene (PP) or polyethylene (PE), into carbon-based materials. By leveraging innovative techniques and engineering strategies, plastics can be effectively broken down and restructured into carbon materials with diverse morphologies, including carbon nanotubes, graphene, activated carbon, and carbon fibers. These transformed carbon materials possess unique properties and functionalities that make them suitable for a wide range of applications. Through a comprehensive overview of the conversion process, material characterization, and potential applications, this talk aims to inspire researchers and practitioners to explore transformative potentials of plastics-to-carbons. |