REVIEW article
Front. Chem.
Sec. Catalytic Reactions and Chemistry
Volume 13 - 2025 | doi: 10.3389/fchem.2025.1615725
This article is part of the Research TopicReaction Regulation in New Energy Power Systems for Carbon NeutralityView all articles
Modelling and Simulation of Electrochemical Processing of Solid Polyolefin-wastes by Nonthermal Plasma Treatment - A Minireview
Provisionally accepted
- Klaipėda University, Klaipėda, Lithuania
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Creating accurate models to explain the reaction mechanisms in thermochemical processing of solid polyolefins and their derivatives using nonthermal plasma (NTP) technology is crucial for improving recycling and reuse efforts. This area has gained significant attention over the past few decades. The model for polyolefin breakdown involves a mix of complex free radical reactions, along with formal and molecular processes. NTP reactors provide an environment with enhanced reactivity and performance, making them highly efficient for treating solid polyolefins and ideal for producing clean energy and other valuable products from polyolefin waste. Therefore, developing adaptable and precise simulations to identify the best geometric configurations for NTP reactors is key to improving their performance. Utilising various computational techniques and integrating suitable algorithms to build models that meet design goals and predict results offers a cutting-edge approach for engineering applications. Mathematical modelling and cutting-edge computational simulations can enhance themselves by incorporating data and verifying results experimentally, with a focus on linking inputs to anticipated results. This method is crucial in interpreting the mathematical connections among various intricate procedures and actual response circumstances. Here, a concise-overview of new, promising research advances in the treatment of polyolefin waste using NTP has been presented. The subjects covered in this study include: i) advancements in various class modelling techniques for analysing and understanding the reaction dynamics of NTP-treated polyolefin wastes, ii) simulation approaches for NTP reactors, and iii) existing challenges and future outlooks. The process can be commercialised due to the potential high market value of its products, which include chemicals and fuels. Additionally, by creating appropriate models through solving sets of equations and assessing systems performances under the complex conditions required for these products, the selectivities of this technology can be enhanced. An immediate requirement exists to summarise the current methods, pinpoint the technological limitations, and outline necessary research in this developing area.
Keywords: Model development, nonthermal plasma, Polyolefin wastes, Reactor simulation, reaction engineering
Received: 21 Apr 2025; Accepted: 10 Oct 2025.
Copyright: © 2025 Mohammad Jakir Hossain, Uebe, Kryzevicius, Senulis and Zukauskaite. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
* Correspondence: Khan Mohammad Jakir Hossain, khan.mohammad-jakir-hossain@ku.lt
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