Waste valorisation: waste streams in a circular economy

In: Wiley series in renewable resources

Abstract

"Petroleum is one of the most important reserves which is used as the fundamental raw material for various industries. It has been in a predominant position in the world energy consumption structure since the 1970s. The petroleum-derived products, such as plastics, synthetic fiber and synthetic rubber, are widely utilized in agriculture, chemistry and medicine sectors, which have already become the necessities in our daily life. Most of the industries, like chemical industries and transportation, are heavily dependent on petroleum and other fossil resource."