Presentation Profile
Analyzing Recycled Polymers using Pyrolysis-GC/MS
Currently Scheduled: 10/10/2023 - 9:00 AM - 9:20 AM
Room: Daffodil
Main Author
Khadiza Mom - Quantum Analytics
Abstract:
The global economy cannot subsist without plastic, and the petrochemical industry meets demand with millions of tons of plastic produced each year. However, this demand for plastic is equally met with that of managing plastic waste. Facilitating polymer recycling and movement towards a circular plastic economy is an expectation placed upon the petrochemical and consumer products industries. In the laboratory, measuring and qualifying polymer recyclability is crucial, whether that is by assessing differences between recycled and virgin resin, measuring microplastics in the environment, or understanding commercial and industrial waste. In this presentation, we look to Pyrolysis GC/MS for recycled polymer applications. These methods determine the type and amounts of polymers in microplastics and recycled samples, as well as identify contaminants and additives.
