Process screening framework for the synthesis of process networks from a circular economy perspective

Processes for recycling or reusing material resources have naturally appeared along with the history of technology development when need, resource scarcity, opportunities, and enabling technologies combined conveniently insight, intuition, fortune. The current pressure saving by efficiently integrating production consumption processes requires systematic approaches exploring opportunities determining best alternatives. While recent research has addressed problem directly connecting sources sinks, we turn our attention to doing so improved efficiency at a lower cost. This work addresses event framework synthesis optimization industrial process networks required an economic system aimed adding value waste minimizing continuous need non-renewable from circular economy perspective. presented relies upon novel model formulated as superstructure that includes transformation needed revaluation waste, which, in turn, raises resource-sharing otherwise ignored. is flexible enough address primary uncertainty manage different objectives (e.g., environmental. A case study on hydrocarbons recovery plastic illustrates capabilities model, which proves be useful tool identification most promising routes less efficient where substantial improvement increase their competitive edge. methodology valuable multiple actors involving sector, private companies policymakers.