Grant project deliverable

Valorisation of non-recyclable mixed plastic waste by low temperature pyrolysis

Grant holder: Dr K Moodley

Institution: University of KwaZulu-Natal

Grant: CSIR/BEI/WRIU/2020/034

Duration: 1 January 2021 to 31 March 2023

Status: Complete

» Briefing Note: Moodley, K., Durski, M., Mpe, M. et al. (2024). Mixed plastic pyrolysis catalysed by Zinc Oxide. University of KwaZulu-Natal.
» Dissertation: Mpe, AM. (2024). Design and commissioning of a fluidised-bed reactor pilot unit for plastic pyrolysis. Master’s thesis. Durban: University of KwaZulu-Natal.
» Dissertation: Naidoo, BK. (2024). Analysis of the products from mixed plastic waste pyrolysis. Master’s thesis. Durban: University of KwaZulu-Natal.
» Conference: Moodley, K., Naidoo, B., et al. (2023). A study of mixed plastic waste pyrolysis under low-pressure. 12th IWACP Conference, 23-24 November 2023, Stellenbosch.
» Conference: Moodley, K., Naidoo, P., Mpe, M and Naidoo, T. (2022). A techno- economic study of a fluidized bed vacuum reactor for mixed plastic pyrolysis. WasteCon 2022, 18-20 October 2022, Johannesburg.
» Presentation: Moodley, K., Naidoo, P., Mpe, M and Naidoo, T. (2022). A techno- economic study of a fluidized bed vacuum reactor for mixed plastic pyrolysis. WasteCon 2022, 18-20 October 2022, Johannesburg.