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Title: X-ray characterization of tire derived particles resulting from different solvents

Abstract

Currently, 200 million scrap tires are being annually stockpiled, landfilled, or illegally dumped, with ca. 50 million scrap tires being recycled in a variety of ways. The current disposal methods are causing numerous short-term environmental problems. Whole tires occupy large amounts of space and may {open_quotes}float{close_quotes} or rise to the top of landfills, causing puncturing of the landfill cover. In an attempt to prevent floating, many landfills require that the scrap tires be shredded, a process which is energy intensive and wasteful. Scrap tire stock piles produce large health risks by providing a place for rodents and mosquitos to breed -- aiding in the spread of diseases. Large stockpile fires have also broken out in major cities in Florida, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. These fires are long lasting and produce unwanted smoke into the environment. For many reasons, the recycling of scrap tires is desirable. This paper describes the processing of scrap tires by several liquids and acids.

Authors:
; ; ;  [1]
  1. Univ. of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS (United States)
Publication Date:
OSTI Identifier:
460117
Report Number(s):
CONF-950801-
Journal ID: ACFPAI; ISSN 0569-3772; TRN: 97:002094-0024
Resource Type:
Journal Article
Journal Name:
Preprints of Papers, American Chemical Society, Division of Fuel Chemistry
Additional Journal Information:
Journal Volume: 40; Journal Issue: 4; Conference: 210. national meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS), Chicago, IL (United States), 20-25 Aug 1995; Other Information: PBD: 1995
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
09 BIOMASS FUELS; TIRES; RECYCLING; RUBBERS; DECOMPOSITION; SCRAP; SOLVENTS; PROCESSING; NITRIC ACID; PYRROLIDINES; HYDROGEN PEROXIDE; SULFURIC ACID; WASTE MANAGEMENT; MUNICIPAL WASTES

Citation Formats

Cummings, R C, Smithhart, C B, Quin, J, and Wertz, D L. X-ray characterization of tire derived particles resulting from different solvents. United States: N. p., 1995. Web.
Cummings, R C, Smithhart, C B, Quin, J, & Wertz, D L. X-ray characterization of tire derived particles resulting from different solvents. United States.
Cummings, R C, Smithhart, C B, Quin, J, and Wertz, D L. 1995. "X-ray characterization of tire derived particles resulting from different solvents". United States.
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title = {X-ray characterization of tire derived particles resulting from different solvents},
author = {Cummings, R C and Smithhart, C B and Quin, J and Wertz, D L},
abstractNote = {Currently, 200 million scrap tires are being annually stockpiled, landfilled, or illegally dumped, with ca. 50 million scrap tires being recycled in a variety of ways. The current disposal methods are causing numerous short-term environmental problems. Whole tires occupy large amounts of space and may {open_quotes}float{close_quotes} or rise to the top of landfills, causing puncturing of the landfill cover. In an attempt to prevent floating, many landfills require that the scrap tires be shredded, a process which is energy intensive and wasteful. Scrap tire stock piles produce large health risks by providing a place for rodents and mosquitos to breed -- aiding in the spread of diseases. Large stockpile fires have also broken out in major cities in Florida, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. These fires are long lasting and produce unwanted smoke into the environment. For many reasons, the recycling of scrap tires is desirable. This paper describes the processing of scrap tires by several liquids and acids.},
doi = {},
url = {https://www.osti.gov/biblio/460117}, journal = {Preprints of Papers, American Chemical Society, Division of Fuel Chemistry},
number = 4,
volume = 40,
place = {United States},
year = {Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 EST 1995},
month = {Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 EST 1995}
}