Molecular innovations in Plastic fuel toward a sustainable energy future and waste mitigation

Abstract

The global issue of plastic waste (PW) presents a persistent environmental challenge, necessitating the adoption of effective and sustainable new mitigation strategies. One promising approach involves converting plastic waste into fuel, which not only alleviates the burden of waste management but also offers a more environmentally friendly method of meeting energy demands. This review examines the sustainable transformation of plastic waste into fuel, with a particular focus on emerging innovative technologies such as pyrolysis, catalytic processes, and thermal depolymerization. The effectiveness of these methods in converting PW into alternative fuels provides basis of development of alternate plastic fuel derived from waste. Additionally, industries involvement in this process can implement PW-to-fuel initiatives to enhance long-term sustainability. This study delves in achieving a sustainable trajectory for plastic along with reducing environmental harm, thus posing the broader arena of relationship with waste and energy to foster sustainability, resilience, and prosperity for future generations.