A NERI-Frontier Lab Joint Seminar on Waste Plastic Recycling and Chemical Recycling Technologies!

On December 12, 2024, NUS Environmental Research Institute (NERI) and Frontier Lab had the privilege of hosting an enlightening seminar by Associate Professor Shogo Kumagai from Tohoku University, Japan.

Prof. Kumagai, who is also an editor for the Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, shared his extensive expertise on the latest trends in waste plastic recycling and chemical recycling technologies. His research focuses on developing innovative recycling solutions and advancing the field of pyrolysis for polymeric materials, including plastics, lignocellulosic biomass, and petroleum.

During the seminar, Prof. Kumagai highlighted:
• Recent advancements in plastic production and waste recycling technologies.
• Pyrolytic techniques for extracting valuable chemical feedstock from waste plastics and biomass.
• The use of pyrolysis-gas chromatography (Py-GC) in enhancing pyrolytic recycling processes.
• Innovative chemical separation methods for recycling challenging waste types, such as copper and polyvinyl chloride coatings from waste thin cables.

This seminar provided invaluable insights into cutting-edge recycling technologies, contributing to a more sustainable future. We are grateful to Prof. Kumagai for sharing his knowledge and inspiring us to continue exploring innovative solutions in waste management and recycling.

We would also like to thank Dr. Karthikeyan Sathrugnan and Mr. Yudha Dwi Prasetyatama for co-chairing the seminar.

Associate Professor Shogo Kumagai providing the background of plastic waste and resource recovery in Japan at the Seminar.
Associate Professor Shogo Kumagai providing the background of plastic waste and resource recovery in Japan at the Seminar.
A group photo with Assoc Prof Shogo Kumagai after visiting NERI Analytical Laboratory. (From left to right: Ms. Xu Yanfang, Dr. Lee Lai Yoke, Assoc. Prof. Shogo Kumagai, Dr. Karthikeyan Sathrugnan, Mr. Yudha Dwi Prasetyatama and Mr. Low Wai Mun)
A group photo with Assoc Prof Shogo Kumagai after visiting NERI Analytical Laboratory. (From left to right: Ms. Xu Yanfang, Dr. Lee Lai Yoke, Assoc. Prof. Shogo Kumagai, Dr. Karthikeyan Sathrugnan, Mr. Yudha Dwi Prasetyatama and Mr. Low Wai Mun)