Strategic Objectives
• Master the chemistry of polymer-specific de-polymerization.
• Optimize steam reforming parameters for maximum hydrogen yield.
• Understand catalyst design to prevent carbon fouling and deactivation.
• Develop scalable engineering solutions for a circular hydrogen economy.
The Core Challenge
Traditional recycling fails to handle complex polymer blends, leaving massive amounts of plastic waste to saturate our environment.
01
The Global Plastic Crisis
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Hydrogen as an Energy Carrier
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Polymer Science Fundamentals
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Thermal Degradation Mechanics
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Principles of Steam Reforming
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The Chemistry of De-polymerization
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Catalysis in Hydrogen Production
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Heterogeneous Catalyst Design
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Nickel-Based Catalysts
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Noble Metal Alternatives
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Catalyst Deactivation and Coking
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Reaction Kinetics
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The Water-Gas Shift Reaction
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Pyrolysis as a Pre-treatment
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Fluidized Bed Reactors
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Gasification vs. Steam Reforming
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Syngas Composition and Cleanup
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Energy Balances and Efficiency
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Life Cycle Assessment
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Scaling Up: From Lab to Plant
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