March 2024
Special Focus: Petrochemical Technologies
Capture the full value of waste plastic pyrolysis oil through innovations in hydrocarbon analysis
Today, the world produces twice as much plastic waste as it did two decades ago, with the majority ending up in landfills, being incinerated or leaking into the environment.
The Authors
Jean-François Borny is the Analytical Services Manager for Lummus Technology. In his present role, Borny leads lab services for Lummus Technology, managing facility setup, personnel training and support programs for Lummus’ process technologies. He has more than 35 yr of experience in the analytical chemistry field, working for refining and petrochemical companies, instrument manufacturers, commercial labs and pharmaceutical companies. Borny serves as the scientific chair for the GCC Technical Committee, the ASTM D02.P and the ASTM D02.93.2. He earned degrees in chemistry and computer science from Texas A&M University.
Sudipto Chakraborty is the Technology Manager, Advanced Plastic Pyrolysis Technology for Lummus Technology’s Green Circle business. Chakraborty leads technology development at Green Circle, a Lummus Technology business, directing R&D and engineering teams to develop and commercialize circular economy initiatives, with a focus on converting waste plastic mix to fresh plastic raw material using chemical recycling routes. He has more than 20 yr of experience in the refining industry, specifically with hydroprocessing units and HPC catalyst design. Chakraborty earned a B.E degree in chemical engineering with gold medalist honors from Jadavpur University, India.
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