Strategy for repurposing of disposed PPE kits by production of biofuel: Pressing priority amidst COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract

COVID-19, a disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome-corona virus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) has taken the lives of millions of people across the globe. Researchers are working on the development of different aids to cure and prevent the disease. Personal protection equipment (PPE) has become an essential prerequisite for healthcare workers. PPE kits are reported to provide sufficient protection against pathogens but their disposal can be devastating to environment. The proper disposal of PPE is being taken care of by the national authorities according to the guidelines provided by WHO.The plethora of disposed PPE kits will further increase the burden of polymer on our earth.This review presents a strategy to dispose the PPE kits by their conversion to alternative fuel.

Keywords:

• Covid-19
• PPE
• Polypropylene
• alternative fuel
• pyrolysis

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