Kerogen-driven synergistic interactions in oil shale and microplastics co-pyrolysis: mechanistic insights into product distribution and oil upgrading

Key Points

• Co-pyrolysis significantly improves oil upgrading compared to separate pyrolysis of kerogen or microplastics.
• Product distribution showed notable changes with the introduction of microplastics, enhancing oil recovery rates.
• Mechanistic insights were achieved through extensive analysis of resultant products following co-pyrolysis.
• Highlights potential benefits of integrating microplastics in oil shale processing, suggesting a sustainable approach.