Published Date : September 5, 2018
Categories : Eco Education, Joyce's Choices, News
Egyptian teenager Azza Abdel Hamid Faiad was just 16 years old when she discovered an inexpensive and speedy catalyst capable of turning plastic waste into biofuel at a sustainable rate. Faiad conceived of a process that uses a chemical called aluminosilicate to break down plastic into methane, propane, and ethane.
The inventive youngster has estimated that her process could generate up to 138,000 tons of hydrocarbon gases per year, equivalent to $78 million in revenues. Her work has already garnered her the European Fusion Development Agreement award at the 23rd European Union Contest for Young Scientists as well as interest from the Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute.
Faiad’s solution is not only a potential key to solving the country’s plastic waste problems it can also give the economy a significant boost. We are sure we will be hearing more from this resourceful young lady!