@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/9998750, title = {Catalytic Activity of Aluminum Impregnated Catalysts for the Degradation of Waste Polystyrene}, author = {J. Shah and M. Rasul Jan and Adnan}, country = {}, institution = {}, abstract = {The aluminum impregnated catalysts of Al-alumina (Al-Al2O3), Al-montmorillonite (Al-Mmn) and Al-activated charcoal (Al-AC) of various percent loadings were prepared by wet impregnation method and characterized by SEM, XRD and N2 adsorption/desorption (BET). The catalytic properties were investigated in the degradation of waste polystyrene (WPS). The results of catalytic degradation of Al metal, 20% Al-Al2O3, 5% Al-Mmn and 20% Al-AC were compared with each other for optimum conditions. Among the catalyst used 20% Al-Al2O3 was found the most effective catalyst. The BET surface area of 20% Al-Al2O3 determined was 70.2 m2/g. The SEM data revealed the catalyst with porous structure throughout the frame work with small nanosized crystallites. The yield of liquid products with 20% Al-Al2O3 (91.53 ± 2.27 wt%) was the same as compared to Al metal (91.20 ± 0.35 wt%) but the selectivity of hydrocarbons and yield of styrene monomer (56.32 wt%) was higher with 20% Al-Al2O3 catalyst. }, journal = {International Journal of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering}, volume = {8}, number = {4}, year = {2014}, pages = {344 - 350}, ee = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/9998750}, url = {https://publications.waset.org/vol/88}, bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/}, issn = {eISSN: 1307-6892}, publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology}, index = {Open Science Index 88, 2014}, }