Room: Poster Area
Date: Thursday, 21 May 2026
Time: 17:30 - 18:30 CEST
Session code 2CV.10
Biofuels and GHG implications
Plastic Waste Valorisation to Marine Fuels: Sustainability Insights
Short Introductive summary
The conversion of plastic waste into marine fuels offers a promising and sustainable solution to the global plastic pollution challenge while simultaneously providing cleaner and renewable energy for the maritime sector. By adopting the concept of plastic waste valorisation, this approach contributes to closing the loop of plastic waste management while promoting sustainable energy pathways under the circular economy framework. In this context, the Plastic2Fuels project aims to develop an innovative thermochemical technology for producing renewable marine fuels from plastic waste, with the ultimate goal of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and enhancing the sustainability of maritime transportation. A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study was conducted to evaluate the environmental impacts of the examined production process targeting to marine fuels. Based on the results, the examined production pathway can potentially lead to sustainable alternative fuels. In particular, the electricity source has significant impact on Global Warming Potential (GWP). Furthermore, the plastic to fuel yield and pyrolysis energy demands strongly influences the GWP. In addition, the upgrading emissi
Presenter
Loukia CHRYSIKOU
CERTH Centre for Research and Technology Hellas, Chemical Process and Energy Resources Institute, GREECE
Presenter's biography
Dr. Loukia Chrysikou obtained a Chemistry diploma and a PhD from AUTH. Since 2011, she is a collaborating researcher at CPERI/CERTH. Her research focuses on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to evaluate the environmental impacts of industrial processes and energy systems.
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Co-authors:
S. Bezergianni, CERTH Centre for Research and Technology Hellas, Thessaloniki, GREECE
Session reference: 2CV.10.14