Exploring the Use of S800 Starbons as Microwave Absorption Media in the Cracking of plastic waste to produce Hydrogen

Abstract

S800 Starbon was investigated as a microwave absorption medium in the decomposition of plastic waste to produce hydrogen. The thermal properties, porosity, elemental composition, and effectiveness of S800 Starbon in facilitating the decomposition of polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and polystyrene (PS) under various microwave conditions were investigated. The research exposed that S800 Starbon can effectively optimize hydrogen production from plastic waste, with the yield depending on the polymer type, Starbon concentration, microwave power, and temperature. Gas chromatography analyses showed complex product distributions, proving that the presence and type of polymer greatly affect the reaction pathways. The results indicated the potential for improving the value of plastic waste processes and developing more efficient recycling technologies.