Day 1 :
- Waste Recycling and Reuse
Session Introduction
Paul A Comet
Comet Environmental Consulting USA
Title: A parallel economy: Monetization of alternative energy
Biography:
MS Geology, London University. UK. Ph.D, Organic Geochemistry, Bristol University UK. Ship Board Geochemist ODP Leg 101(Bahamas). Exploration Geochemist, Core Labs Singapore & Indonesia. Texas A&M Univ. (GERG) Research Scientist. Mapping the entire Gulf of Mexico oils. School teacher for a decade. Halliburton. Inorganic Exploration Geochemist. Now consultant working on sustainability related issues. Some 50 publications.
Abstract:
A parallel economy: Monetization of alternative energy is proposed as a way of achieving carbon neutrality & sustainability. The local power station or microgrid issues kWhr credits based on electrical input from alternative energy. These "alternative - energy currency units" are used as the basis of a parallel economy that recycles, composts, or gasifies all waste. Different companies focus on the varied components of the sorted waste stream to form a sustainable "neomedieval" community that acts as the subsistence baseline to a communal version of Maslow's Hierarchy of needs.
SAMEER JOSHI
Hon Secretary Indian Plastics Institute India
Title: Not to ban but to plan-the way ahead is EPR
Biography:
Hon Secretay Governing Council Indian Plastics Institute Guinness World Record Holder For World’s Largest T Shirt From Plastic Waste Expert In Plastic Recycling, Circular Economy,Mentor To Start Up In Plastic Waste Management B.E.
Abstract:
Worldover there are plastic bans, but the way ahead is finding out solutions using the EXTENDED PRODUCERS RESPONSIBILITY ie EPR models. The presentation reviews the various models and suggests the way forward.
Andrey Pimenov
Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology Russian Federation
Title: Development a methodology for early estimation of the recycled polypropylene fibers photo degradation
Biography:
Andrey Pimenov was graduated from Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech) of Advanced manufacturing and product design program in December of 2016. During this period of time he has an internsheep in Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He was a lead control system engineer in the space manufacturing project in Russia 2016 – 2018. Andrey entered PhD program of Engineering Systems in Skoltech in November 2018.
Abstract:
Polypropylene becoming the most widespread plastic in the world due to its resistance to the most of aggressive substances, high durability, low sensitivity to microorganisms, while these characteristics of the polymer remain at high humidity. All these properties contribute to the continuous expansion of polypropylene applications from packaging materials to mechanical engineering and construction. However, according to the American Chemicals Council, polypropylene is rare recyclable plastic due to its fibers destruction during landfilling and recycling.
A degradation process manifests in the weakening of chemical bonds and breaking of macromolecules, which ultimately reduces the mechanical and strength properties of the polymer. According to the literature review, there is a lack of knowledge in studying degradation of recycled polypropylene fibers into the landfill conditions. This research has to cover this gap. We model the environmental conditions of polypropylene degradation and study its structural characteristics with FTIR spectroscopy. All pieces of clean and dry plastic flakes were studied before installation to the test bench and compared to the spectra after.
The difference in spectra shows the beginning of degradation process inside the polypropylene fibers. It demonstrates that the optical methods could detect the degradation of the polypropylene on the early stage. Based on this data following research is proposed - development of a technology for quality improvement of recycled polypropylene fibers by extracting the most degraded samples from the production cycle. It has to increase the quality of recycled polypropylene fibers
Shoichiro Ozak
The Institute of Physical and Chemical Research Japan
Title: Promotion of recycle of Carbon, Nitrogen and Phosphorus is essential for protection of global warming and increase of National Wealth
Biography:
Ozaki’s primary contribution is to achieve the first total synthesis of optically active myo-inositol trisphosphate, and a wide range of other inositol phosphates and lipids for subsequent physiological studies. Ozaki found that DAB (Diphenyl (amino acidonate O,N )borane ) and many other boron compounds inhibited Huntington cell aggregation proportionally at SOCE inhibition activity of compounds and Huntington cell aggregation inhibition activity.
Abstract:
Burning of fossil is increasing. Production of CO2 and NOx is increasing. Increased CO2 and NOx promoted the CO2 assimilation. Developing countries like China, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam are using NOx, NP as fertilizer for plant and plankton growth and getting much grain and fish .These countries electricity price is low and GDP increase rate is high and increasing national wealth. Produced CO2 is fixed by CO2 assimilation at his countries.
But developed countries considered NOx and NP as pollution substances and started elimination of NOx and NP at around 1980. 6 billion tonnes NOx and 2 billion ton NP are eliminated. ThenCO2 assimilation is retarded. CO2 fix is retarded. CO2 is increasing. Food
like grain, fish production is retarded. DGP increase rate decreased. Japan is eliminating NOx and NP almost completely using much fossil and producing much CO2 for the elimination of NOx, NP. GWPR (CO2 emission/CO2 fix) of Japan is 3.3 highest in the world and national wealth is decreasing. If developed countries stop NOx, NP elimination, global warming will stop and national wealth will increase.
Abdeen Mustafa Omer
Energy Research Institute (ERI), Nottingham, UK
Title: Biogas technology for sustainable energy generation: development and perspectives
Biography:
Dr. Abdeen Mustafa Omer (BSc, MSc, PhD) is an Associate Researcher at Energy Research Institute (ERI). He obtained both his PhD degree in the Built Environment and Master of Philosophy degree in Renewable Energy Technologies from the University of Nottingham. He is qualified Mechanical Engineer with a proven track record within the water industry and renewable energy technologies. He has been graduated from University of El Menoufia, Egypt, BSc in Mechanical Engineering.
Abstract:
Biogas from biomass appears to have potential as an alternative energy source, which is potentially rich in biomass resources. This is an overview of some salient points and perspectives of biogas technology. The current literature is reviewed regarding the ecological, social, cultural and economic impacts of biogas technology. This article gives an overview of present and future use of biomass as an industrial feedstock for production of fuels, chemicals and other materials. However, to be truly competitive in an open market situation, higher value products are required. Results suggest that biogas technology must be encouraged, promoted, invested, implemented, and demonstrated, but especially in remote rural areas.