Hydrochar production through co-hydrothermal carbonization of water hyacinth and plastic waste

• Main Authors: Ong M.Y., Nomanbhay S., Rosman C.U.A.A.C., Yusaf T., Silitonga A.S.
• Other Authors: 57191970824
• Format: Conference paper
• Published: Institute of Physics 2025
• Subjects: Carbonization; Cellulose; Energy; Fossil Fuels; Water Pollution; Water Treatment; Climate change; Fossil fuels; Gas emissions; Water pollution; Water treatment; Alternative to fossil fuels; Global expansion; Greenhouse gas emissions; Higher heating value; Hydrochar; Hydrothermal carbonization; Plastics waste; Renewable fuels; Water Hyacinth; Greenhouse gases

The global expansion of the economy and concerns about greenhouse gas emissions and climate change necessitate the exploration of sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels. Water hyacinth (WH) is globally recognized as one of the most problematic aquatic weeds, posing significant challenges to urban...