Fig. 2: Optimization of the open-batch reactor configuration and types of zeolite catalysts for the low-temperature open-batch catalytic cracking of polyethylene (PE).

a PE conversion, liquid selectivity, and b liquid product selectivity distributions with varied open-batch reactor configurations. c PE conversion, liquid selectivity, and d liquid product selectivity distributions with varied operation temperatures. e PE conversion, liquid selectivity, and f liquid product selectivity distributions from various commercial zeolites. Polyethylene to catalyst ratio denoted as PE/Cat ratio.