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Life Cycle Assessment of Polymer Waste Recycling Methods Using High-pressure Polyethylene and Waste Tyre Rubber as Examples
https://doi.org/10.18412/1816-0395-2025-7-33-39
Abstract
The life cycle of the proposed ways of polymer materials recycling was assessed. Three scenarios for the recycling of polyolefins and rubber from used tyres are considered: the basic one – incineration, as well as traditional pyrolysis and slow pyrolysis under pressure. For each case an inventory analysis was performed: quantification of input/output streams, development of a material balance sheet and life cycle diagram. The environmental impact of technical solutions was analysed. It is concluded that incineration is unacceptable for both types of waste. It is found that the method of slow pressurised pyrolysis has the lowest risks of environmental impact.
About the Authors
M.P. Krasnovskikh
Perm State National Research University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Cand. Sci. (Eng.), Associate Professor
G.V. Ilyinykh
Perm National Research Polytechnic University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Cand. Sci. (Eng.), Associate Professor
I.G. Mokrushin
Perm State National Research University; Russian Scientific Centre "Applied Chemistry (GIPH)"
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Cand. Sci. (Chem.), Associate Professor; Leading Research Fellow
Ya.I. Vaisman
Perm National Research Polytechnic University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Dr. Sci. (Med.), Professor
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Krasnovskikh M., Ilyinykh G., Mokrushin I., Vaisman Ya. Life Cycle Assessment of Polymer Waste Recycling Methods Using High-pressure Polyethylene and Waste Tyre Rubber as Examples. Ecology and Industry of Russia. 2025;29(7):33-39. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.18412/1816-0395-2025-7-33-39
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