Gasification of residues

The gasification of hydrocarbon-containing residues and waste materials into synthesis gas is an important technology for the circular economy. Especially for mixed residues and composite materials, there is often no market-ready solution for material recycling. The use of plasmas in gasification processes helps to substitute combustion processes and to produce a high-quality syngas with low percentages of carbon dioxide, tar and other impurities. Syngas is an universal feedstock for the chemical industry. Its production from residues replaces the use of fossil raw materials such as crude oil. In the case of certain residues, the use of plasma can also support the recovery of other substances (metals, glass). However, there are still a number of technological challenges to be solved before it can be used on the market.