Kinetic Study of Gas Formation in Styrofoam Pyrolysis Process

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  • I Dewe Ketut Anom Chemistry FMIPA Manado State University. Jl. Raya Tondano, Koya, Kab. Minahasa – Sulawesi Utara, Indonesia.

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https://doi.org/10.29303/aca.v4i2.76

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Styrofoam, Pyrolysis, Kinetics, Plastic Waste, Gas

Abstract

This research aims to study the reaction kinetics of gas formation in the pyrolysis of styrofoam waste. Pyrolysis of styrofoam waste without a catalyst takes place at a constant temperature of 180°C. In contrast, the pyrolysis of styrofoam waste by adding a zeolite catalyst took place at a constant temperature of 170°C. The amount of styrofoam waste used in this research sample is 200 grams, and the natural zeolite catalyst is 5 grams. Pyrolysis of styrofoam waste without using a catalyst form a gas at a constant temperature of 180°C, the kinetics of the reaction takes place on the zero-order. This result follows the Arrhenius equation K = Ae10617/RT with an activation energy value (Ea) of 1.27x103 kJ.mol-1. Pyrolysis of styrofoam waste by adding a zeolite catalyst to gas formation at a constant temperature of 170°C also takes place on the zero-order. The equation follows Arrhenius K= Ae4711,5/RT and the activation energy value (Ea) is 5.66x102 kJ.mol-1.

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Kinetic Study of Gas Formation in Styrofoam Pyrolysis

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Published

2021-11-03

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Anom, I. D. K. (2021). Kinetic Study of Gas Formation in Styrofoam Pyrolysis Process. Acta Chimica Asiana, 4(2), 135–140. https://doi.org/10.29303/aca.v4i2.76

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