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Scrap tires are harmful waste because they are non-biodegradable, emit toxins, create disposable problems and produces dioxines when burnt. Technological conversion of scrap tires to fuel by pyrolysis exists. This study is about taking it one step further by using nano Calcium Oxide (CaO) catalyst derived from mineral industry waste. The nano-catalyst was synthesized from waste and characterized by XRD, FTIR, TGA, BET analysis. From the laboratory studies it was observed that this catalyst reduces the associated pollution problems and increases the energy economy. The fuel thus produced had reduced sulphur due to the formation of sulphated salts during pyrolysis. Further, it is intended towards optimizing the process to produce quality fuel. The fuel produced was recovered in three distinct product streams and characterized as per ASTM test methods. Thus, this advanced process gives an integrated solution which is environmentally and economically superior for conversion of waste tyres to fuel.
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Gabani, C., Ranchh, Y., Barodia, R., Sivakumar, P. (2018). Tyre Pyrolysis by Using Nano-catalyst to Improve Energy Efficiency and Fuel Quality. In: Anand, G., Pandey, J., Rana, S. (eds) Nanotechnology for Energy and Water . ICNEW 2017. Springer Proceedings in Energy. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-63085-4_27
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