A scientific and educational laboratory, created jointly with the Russian Environmental Operator (REO), has begun operating at the university. The main areas of research will be the processing of ash and slag waste from waste incineration plants, the extraction of valuable components from energy waste, and the conversion of plastic into fuel by pyrolysis.
Pyrolysis technology allows the decomposition of polymeric materials at high temperatures without oxygen, producing liquid fuel or gas. The project also plans to optimize the processes of ash utilization, which is formed during the incineration of solid municipal waste, for its further use in construction or agriculture. University students will be able to participate in research, and REO specialists will supervise their practice and thesis projects.
The laboratory will become part of a consortium for the transition to a circular economy. By 2030, Russia plans to use at least 25% of waste as recycled materials, which will require the introduction of new technologies and the training of specialized personnel. The joint work of scientists and students is aimed at solving these problems.
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