Information processing device, information processing method, proposed system, and program

Abstract

To enable more effective use of resources based on the recycling of rubber waste materials. [Solution] The information processing device (10) includes a control unit (11) that acquires the analysis results of rubber waste materials, determines a recycling destination for the rubber waste materials based on the acquired analysis results, and notifies the determined recycling destination for the rubber waste materials.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, a proposal system, and a program.

Background Art

[0002] Recycling technologies are known for collecting rubber waste materials such as used tires and used rubber products and reusing them as resources. Previously, rubber waste materials were mostly recycled primarily as fuel. In recent years, research and development of recycling-related technologies have been active, and reuse of rubber waste materials as various resources other than fuel has been studied. For example, Patent Document 1 describes producing chemical products and carbonized materials by pyrolyzing crushed waste tires.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, the conventional configurations have not considered supporting the determination of recycling destinations for rubber waste materials. As a result, the conventional configurations have room for improvement in terms of effective utilization of resources based on recycling.

[0005] An object of the present disclosure is to make it possible to more effectively utilize resources based on the recycling of rubber waste materials.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] According to the present disclosure, an information processing apparatus comprises: (1) acquiring an analysis result before recycling the rubber waste materials, determining a recycling destination of the rubber waste materials based on the acquired analysis result, The recycling destination for the determined rubber waste materials will be notified. It is equipped with a control unit. This configuration allows users to consider applicable recycling destinations from multiple perspectives, enabling the effective use of resources related to recyclable materials.

[0007] (2) In the information processing device of (1), The control unit, As a result of the analysis of the aforementioned rubber waste materials, information on the composition of at least one of the rubber components, rubber chemicals, fillers, and softeners contained in the aforementioned rubber waste materials is obtained. Based on the acquired compounding information, the recycling destination for the rubber waste materials may be determined. With this configuration, it is possible to suggest an appropriate recycling destination based on the composition information of the rubber waste materials.

[0008] (3) In the information processing device of (1) or (2), The control unit may obtain analysis results of the rubber waste materials before recycling by at least one of the following methods: Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, X-ray fluorescence analysis, ICP mass spectrometry, and thermoheavy analysis. With this configuration, it is possible to determine the appropriate recycling destination based on highly reliable information obtained from the analysis results of rubber waste materials.

[0009] (4) In any of the information processing devices described in (1) to (3), The aforementioned recycling may be carried out by thermal decomposition of the rubber waste materials. This configuration allows for the appropriate proposal of recycling destinations for rubber waste materials that undergo thermal decomposition.

[0010] (5) In any of the information processing devices described in (1) to (4), The aforementioned rubber waste materials may include at least one of the following: used or unused tires, used or unused rubber products, rubber scraps, and synthetic rubber or natural rubber products that do not meet specifications. This configuration allows us to propose recycling destinations for various types of rubber waste materials.

[0011] (6) In any of the information processing devices described in (1) to (5), The control unit may further determine the destination for recycling the rubber waste based on at least one of the following: marketability, legal regulations, needs, transaction price, strength of barriers to entry, total cost of recycling, and magnitude of environmental impact. This configuration allows us to propose appropriate recycling destinations not only based on the analysis results of the rubber waste materials to be recycled, but also from a more multifaceted perspective.

[0012] (7) In any of the information processing devices described in (1) to (6), The control unit may determine the destination for recycling the rubber waste materials, or the types of products to which the rubber waste materials can be applied. This configuration allows users to be informed of recommended recycling destinations with appropriate granularity.

[0013] (8) In any of the information processing devices described in (1) to (7), The control unit may determine multiple recycling destinations for the rubber waste materials. This configuration allows for the presentation of multiple recycling options, encouraging users to make informed decisions.

[0014] According to this disclosure, the information processing method is: (9) An information processing method performed by an information processing device, To obtain analysis results of rubber waste materials before recycling, Based on the analysis results obtained, the destination for recycling the rubber waste materials will be determined, notifying the determined recycling destination of the rubber waste materials, is included. According to such a configuration, a user can examine applicable recycling destinations from multiple perspectives, and effective use of resources related to recycled resources becomes possible.

[0015] According to the present disclosure, a proposal system comprises (10) A proposal system comprising an information processing apparatus and a terminal apparatus that can communicate with each other, acquiring the pre-recycling analysis result of rubber waste materials, determining the recycling destination of the rubber waste materials based on the acquired analysis result, notifying the determined recycling destination of the rubber waste materials. According to such a configuration, a user can examine applicable recycling destinations from multiple perspectives, and effective use of resources related to recycled resources becomes possible.

[0016] According to the present disclosure, a program causes (11) a computer to operate as the information processing apparatus according to any one of (1) to (8). According to such a configuration, a user can examine applicable recycling destinations from multiple perspectives, and effective use of resources related to recycled resources becomes possible. Effects of the Invention

[0017] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, resources based on recycling of rubber waste materials can be utilized more effectively. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0018] [Figure 1] It is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a proposal system according to one embodiment. [Figure 2] It is a flowchart showing an operation example of the proposal system. Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0019] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. In each drawing, parts having the same configuration or function are denoted by the same reference numerals. In the description of this embodiment, redundant descriptions of the same parts may be omitted or simplified as appropriate.

[0020] (Proposed System 1) Figure 1 is a block diagram showing an example configuration of the proposed system 1 according to one embodiment. The proposed system 1 proposes a recycling destination based on the analysis results of rubber waste materials.

[0021] In this embodiment, the rubber waste materials to be recycled include, but are not limited to, used tires and used rubber products (e.g., hoses, crawlers, etc.). For example, unused tires and rubber products may also be included. The rubber waste materials may be retreaded tires, used tires resulting from tire replacement, vehicle scrapping, etc., and End-of-Life Tires (ELTs) that have reached the end of their lifespan. Retreading refers to the process of scraping off the tread rubber of a tire, attaching new rubber, and vulcanizing it to make it reusable. In this embodiment, as an example, the description will mainly focus on tires for vehicles such as passenger cars, trucks, and buses, but other types of tires such as those for aircraft, mining, and agriculture may also be included. In other words, the type of tire is arbitrary. The rubber waste materials are not limited to final products and may include, for example, rubber scraps from factories. For example, the rubber waste materials may include buffing powder, peeling rubber, and scraps of rubber products. Buffing powder is fine rubber generated during the buffing process in retreading, where the remaining tread portion on the base tire is removed. Peeling rubber is long pieces of rubber, for example, 1-2 cm wide, that are peeled off the surface of the tire. Peeling rubber is generated by using a U-shaped or V-shaped knife like a peeler to scrape the surface of the tire. Rubber product scraps are excess rubber generated during the manufacturing process of rubber products such as tires. Rubber waste materials may contain components other than rubber. For example, rubber waste materials may be a blend of used rubber and waste plastics. Rubber waste materials may contain metal components. For example, rubber waste materials may contain metal components such as steel cords and wires that are the structural components of tires. Thus, rubber waste materials may include at least one of used or unused tires, used or unused rubber products, rubber scraps, and synthetic rubber or natural rubber off-spec products.

[0022] As shown in Figure 1, the proposed system 1 comprises an information processing device 10, a terminal device 20, and an analysis device 30. The information processing device 10 and the terminal device 20 can communicate with each other via a network 40. The terminal device 20 and the analysis device 30 are connected to each other in a way that allows them to communicate with each other.

[0023] The information processing device 10 is a computer that determines the recycling destination based on the analysis results of rubber waste materials. The information processing device 10 manages a database showing the relationship between past analysis results of rubber waste materials and recycling destinations. The information processing device 10 can be implemented using any computer. For example, the information processing device 10 may be a server device installed in a data center, or a server device belonging to a cloud computing system or other computing system.

[0024] Terminal device 20 is a computer operated by the user. Terminal device 20 acquires the analysis results of rubber waste materials and transmits them to the information processing device 10, and notifies the user of the recycling destination determined by the information processing device 10. Terminal device 20 is, for example, a general-purpose electronic device such as a PC (Personal Computer), tablet terminal, or smartphone, or a dedicated electronic device.

[0025] The analytical instrument 30 analyzes the properties of rubber waste materials. For example, the analytical instrument 30 may perform analyses such as Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC / MS), liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC / MS), X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF), inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The analytical instrument 30 may be implemented using different instruments depending on the type of analysis.

[0026] Network 40 is any communication medium such as the Internet, an intranet, or a mobile communication network. The information processing device 10 and the terminal device 20 are connected to each other via Network 40 so as to be able to communicate. The analysis device 30 may also be connected to Network 40 and be able to communicate with the information processing device 10. In Figure 1, one each of the information processing device 10, terminal device 20, and analysis device 30 is shown, but the proposed system 1 may have multiple units of these devices. The information processing device 10 and the terminal device 20 may be implemented by the same computer.

[0027] In this configuration, when rubber waste materials are obtained through the collection of recycled materials, etc., the proposed system 1 provides useful information for determining the recipient or application of those rubber waste materials or recycled processed products when supplying them to a third party or utilizing them oneself as resources. Specifically, the proposed system 1 determines the recycling destination of the rubber waste materials based on the analysis results of the rubber waste materials and notifies the user. Therefore, according to the proposed system 1, the user can consider applicable recycling destinations from multiple angles, enabling the effective use of resources related to recycled resources.

[0028] (Information processing device 10) As shown in Figure 1, the information processing device 10 comprises a control unit 11, a storage unit 12, and a communication unit 13.

[0029] The control unit 11 includes one or more processors. In one embodiment, the "processor" is a general-purpose processor or a dedicated processor specialized for a specific process, but is not limited to these. The control unit 11 is communicatively connected to each component constituting the information processing device 10 and controls the operation of the entire information processing device 10.

[0030] The storage unit 12 includes, for example, any storage module such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), SSD (Solid State Drive), ROM (Read-Only Memory), and RAM (Random Access Memory). The storage unit 12 may function as, for example, main memory, auxiliary memory, or cache memory. The storage unit 12 stores any information used in the operation of the information processing device 10. For example, the storage unit 12 may store system programs, application programs, and various information received by the communication unit 13. The storage unit 12 may, for example, maintain a database showing the relationship between past analysis results of rubber waste materials and recycling destinations. The storage unit 12 is not limited to those built into the information processing device 10, but may also be an external database or external storage module, or network storage connected to the network 40.

[0031] The communication unit 13 includes an optional communication module that can communicate with other devices such as terminal devices 20 and network storage using any communication technology. The communication unit 13 may further include a communication control module for controlling communication with other devices, and a storage module for storing communication data such as identification information necessary for communication with other devices.

[0032] The functions of the information processing device 10 can be realized by executing a computer program (program) according to this embodiment on the processor included in the control unit 11. In other words, the functions of the information processing device 10 can be realized by software. The computer program causes the computer to execute the processing steps included in the operation of the information processing device 10, thereby realizing the functions corresponding to the processing of each step. In other words, the computer program is a program that causes the computer to function as the information processing device 10 according to this embodiment. The computer program may be recorded on a recording medium that can be read by a computer. The program includes information used for processing by an electronic computer that is equivalent to a program. For example, data that is not a direct instruction to the computer but has the nature of defining the processing of the computer falls under the category of "information equivalent to a program".

[0033] Some or all of the functions of the information processing device 10 may be implemented by dedicated circuits included in the control unit 11. In other words, some or all of the functions of the information processing device 10 may be implemented by hardware. Furthermore, the information processing device 10 may be implemented by a single computer or by the cooperation of multiple computers.

[0034] (Terminal device 20) As shown in Figure 1, the terminal device 20 comprises a control unit 21, a storage unit 22, a communication unit 23, an input unit 24, and an output unit 25. The functions and configurations of the control unit 21, storage unit 22, and communication unit 23 of the terminal device 20 are the same as those of the control unit 11, storage unit 12, and communication unit 13 of the information processing device 10, so a detailed explanation is omitted.

[0035] The input unit 24 includes one or more input interfaces that receive user input operations and acquire input information based on user operations. For example, the input unit 24 may be, but is not limited to, physical keys, capacitive keys, a pointing device, a touchscreen integrated with the display of the output unit 25, or a microphone that accepts voice input.

[0036] The output unit 25 includes one or more output interfaces that output information to the user and notify the user. For example, the output unit 25 is a display that outputs information as an image, or a speaker that outputs information as sound, but is not limited to these. Such a display may be, for example, a liquid crystal panel display or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display. At least one of the above-mentioned input unit 24 and output unit 25 may be configured integrally with the information processing device 10, or it may be provided as a separate unit.

[0037] The terminal device 20 may be implemented by a single computer or by the collaboration of multiple computers. Some or all of the functions of the terminal device 20 may be implemented by software or by hardware, similar to the information processing device 10.

[0038] (Example of operation) Figure 2 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the proposed system 1. The operation in step S1 of Figure 2 may be performed based on the control of the analyzer 30. The operations in steps S2 to S5 may be performed based on the control of the control unit 11 of the information processing device 10.

[0039] In step S1, the analytical device 30 analyzes the rubber waste materials.

[0040] For example, the analyzer 30 may obtain formulation information of at least one of the rubber components, fillers, and softeners (oils) contained in the rubber waste materials by FT-IR. For example, the analyzer 30 may obtain formulation information of at least one of the rubber components, rubber chemicals (e.g., antioxidants, vulcanizing chemicals, etc.), and softeners (oils) contained in the rubber waste materials by GC / MS. For example, the analyzer 30 may obtain formulation information of at least one of the rubber chemicals (e.g., antioxidants, vulcanizing chemicals, etc.) and softeners (oils) contained in the rubber waste materials by LC / MS. For example, the analyzer 30 may obtain formulation information of at least one of the rubber chemicals and fillers contained in the rubber waste materials by XRF. For example, the analyzer 30 may obtain formulation information of the fillers contained in the rubber waste materials by ICP-MS. For example, the analyzer 30 may obtain formulation information of at least one of the rubber components, fillers, and softeners (oils) contained in the rubber waste materials by TGA.

[0041] The above analysis of rubber waste materials is just one example, and the analyzer 30 may analyze the rubber waste materials using any method. For example, the analyzer 30 may perform analyses of rubber waste materials using gas chromatography, GC / MS, carbon-hydrogen-nitrogen analysis (CHN analysis), liquid-phase chromatography, simultaneous thermogravimetric and differential thermal analysis (TG-DTA), particle size distribution analysis, surface area measurement, viscosity, TINT (specific color intensity; for residues and carbides), toluene permeability (for residues and carbides), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), etc. Furthermore, the analytical device 30 may analyze at least one of the following properties of rubber waste: density, impurities, moisture content, specific element content (e.g., sulfur, nitrogen, etc.), aromatic content, kinematic viscosity, fluidity, iodine value, acid value, flash point, distillation curve, carbon / hydrogen / oxygen ratio, calorific value, smoke point, residual carbon content, thermal stability, pour point, corrosiveness, specific gravity, metal content / type of metal, ash content, ash composition, organic residue, particle size distribution, surface area (e.g., nitrogen adsorption), and inorganic content / type of inorganic substances. Alternatively, the user may analyze the rubber waste manually without using the analytical device 30.

[0042] In step S2, the control unit 11 of the information processing device 10 acquires the analysis results of the rubber waste materials performed in step S1.

[0043] Specifically, the control unit 11 may receive the analysis results transmitted from the terminal device 20 via the communication unit 13 and acquire the analysis results. The analysis device 30 may transmit the analysis results to the terminal device 20, and the terminal device 20 may transmit the analysis results received from the analysis device 30 to the information processing device 10. Alternatively, the user may input the analysis results of rubber waste materials into the terminal device 20, and the terminal device 20 may transmit the input analysis results to the information processing device 10. Alternatively, the control unit 11 may acquire the analysis results by receiving the analysis results from the analysis device 30, reading the analysis results from a recording medium, or accepting input operations from the user to the information processing device 10.

[0044] In step S3, the control unit 11 of the information processing device 10 stores the analysis results obtained in step S2 in the storage unit 12.

[0045] Specifically, the control unit 11 may register the analysis results, along with identification information of the rubber waste materials, in a database constructed in the storage unit 12. The control unit 11 may also register the analysis results in the database in association with information such as date and time, user ID, and analysis method.

[0046] In step S4, the control unit 11 of the information processing device 10 determines the recycling destination for the rubber waste based on the analysis results obtained in step S2.

[0047] Specifically, the control unit 11 may refer to the relationship between past analysis results of rubber waste materials and recycling destinations that have been registered in the database in advance. For example, the control unit 11 may determine a recycling destination corresponding to past analysis results similar to the analysis results obtained in step S2 as the recycling destination for the rubber waste materials for which new analysis results have been obtained.

[0048] Alternatively, the memory unit 12 may have pre-registered rules for determining a recycling destination based on the analysis results of rubber waste materials, and the control unit 11 may determine the recycling destination based on these rules. Such rules may be set manually in advance, or the control unit 11 may automatically determine them based on the relationship between past analysis results of rubber waste materials and recycling destinations that have been registered in the past.

[0049] Specifically, the control unit 11 may determine the optimal application or applicable product for the liquid (oil) component of the liquid obtained by recycling, for example, based on the composition of the rubber components contained in the rubber waste materials. Here, the optimal application may include, for example, fuel applications, raw materials for plastic products, raw materials for rubber products, raw materials for carbon black, and applications of the oil itself. Applicable products may include, for example, rubber products (tires, hoses, vibration damping rubber, belts, weatherstrips, shoes, fenders, rubber mats, etc.) and asphalt. For example, the control unit 11 may determine an appropriate application to propose based on the proportion of aromatic components, the amount of nitrogen and sulfur contained in the rubber composition, etc.

[0050] Furthermore, the control unit 11 may determine the optimal application or applicable product for the carbonized material (carbon black) obtained by recycling, for example, based on the composition of the rubber components contained in the rubber waste materials. Here, the optimal application may include, for example, tires, inks and toners, electronic materials, colorants, activated carbon, etc. Applicable products may include, for example, rubber products (tires, hoses, vibration-damping rubber, belts, weatherstrips, shoes, fenders, rubber mats, etc.), asphalt, etc. For example, the control unit 11 may determine an appropriate application to propose based on the presence or absence and content of aromatic compounds contained in the rubber composition.

[0051] Furthermore, the control unit 11 may determine, for example, the optimal application destination or applicable product for the gas obtained through recycling, based on the composition of the rubber components contained in the rubber waste materials.

[0052] Furthermore, the recycling of rubber waste materials may be carried out by any method. For example, the recycling of rubber waste materials may be carried out by obtaining substances such as liquids (oil), gases, and solids (residues such as charred materials) by thermal decomposition, similar to the method described in Patent Document 1. Decomposition may also involve a distillation process. The recycling of rubber waste materials may also be carried out by gasification.

[0053] Furthermore, if the control unit 11 can identify the application based on the analysis results, it may determine the results including the specific application as the recycling destination. For example, when the control unit 11 determines that the application as fuel is the recycling destination, it may specify the specific application, such as for ships, aircraft, railways, construction machinery, automobiles, private use, boilers, incinerators, industrial furnaces, lubricating oil, coke, etc. Alternatively, when the control unit 11 determines that the application as carbon black is the recycling destination, it may specify the specific application, such as for tires, inks and toners, electronic materials, colorants (pigments), activated carbon, etc. Alternatively, when the control unit 11 determines that the application as a raw material for petrochemical substitutes is the recycling destination, it may specify the specific application, such as resin, rubber, naphtha, etc.

[0054] Furthermore, if the control unit 11 can identify a product field based on the analysis results, it may determine the results including a specific product field as the recycling destination. For example, when the control unit 11 determines rubber products as the recycling destination, it may specify a specific product field such as tires, hoses, vibration-damping rubber, belts, weatherstrips, shoes, fenders, rubber mats, etc.

[0055] Furthermore, the control unit 11 may also consider information such as the marketability (including market trends), legal regulations, public needs, transaction prices, barriers to entry, and total costs required for recycling to determine the recycling destination. For example, the control unit 11 may prioritize selecting the most suitable recycling destination if it has high marketability and can be traded at a higher price, or if it is applicable to a specific type of product. For example, the control unit 11 may refer to the inventory levels and regulated substances of candidate recycling destinations and prioritize selecting candidates with low inventory and compliance with regulations. For example, the control unit 11 may prioritize selecting candidates with higher transaction prices and lower barriers to entry as the most suitable recycling destination. For example, the control unit 11 may also consider the total costs required for recycling and prioritize selecting recycling destinations where a recycling method that minimizes the total cost is anticipated.

[0056] Furthermore, the control unit 11 may determine the recycling destination to be an application with a lower environmental impact or a type of product to which it can be applied. For example, for each candidate recycling destination, the control unit 11 may refer to LCCO2 (Life Cycle CO2) information from the component analysis to the recycling destination and prioritize selecting the candidate with the lowest CO2 emissions per year of the product's lifespan as the recycling destination.

[0057] Furthermore, the control unit 11 may determine multiple recycling destinations. For example, the control unit 11 may calculate the suitability of each candidate recycling destination as a numerical value in light of each of the above-mentioned multiple criteria, and calculate a value indicating the suitability of the recycling destination by weighting the suitability values ​​based on each criterion. The control unit 11 may also determine candidates whose suitability value is above a certain value, or candidates that are included in the top certain number, as recycling destinations.

[0058] The control unit 11 may register the determined recycling destination in the database, associating it with the analysis results registered in step S3.

[0059] In step S5, the control unit 11 of the information processing device 10 notifies the user of the recycling destination determined in step S4.

[0060] Specifically, the control unit 11 may transmit the recycling destination determined in step S4 to the terminal device 20. The control unit 21 of the terminal device 20 may notify the user of the recycling destination received from the information processing device 10 by outputting it from the output unit 25. For example, the control unit 21 may display an image indicating the recycling destination on the display or output an audio message indicating the recycling destination.

[0061] If the control unit 11 determines multiple recycling destinations, it may notify the user of all of them. If the control unit 11 calculates a value indicating the appropriateness of each of the multiple recycling destinations, it may also notify the user of the appropriateness value for each of the multiple recycling destinations.

[0062] As described above, proposed system 1 acquires analysis results before recycling rubber waste materials, determines the recycling destination for the rubber waste materials based on the acquired analysis results, and notifies the user of the determined recycling destination. Therefore, according to proposed system 1, users can consider applicable recycling destinations from multiple perspectives, enabling the effective use of resources related to recycled materials.

[0063] Furthermore, after notifying the user of the recycling destination for the rubber waste materials, the proposed system 1 may acquire information on the recycling destination that was actually applied to those rubber waste materials and register the acquired information in a database. The proposed system 1 may also update the rules for determining the recycling destination from the analysis results of the rubber waste materials based on the recycling destination that was actually applied to those rubber waste materials. Therefore, the proposed system 1 can notify the user of a result that is close to the recycling destination that was actually selected.

[0064] As described above, proposed system 1 takes into account the characteristics of used tires and rubber waste materials such as rubber products, and proposes the most suitable recycling destination based on these characteristics. This allows for a multifaceted examination of applicable recycling destinations, enabling the effective use of resources.

[0065] This disclosure is not limited to the embodiments described above. For example, multiple blocks shown in the block diagram may be combined, or a single block may be divided. Multiple steps shown in the flowchart may be performed in parallel or in a different order, depending on the processing capacity of the device performing each step, or as necessary, instead of being performed in chronological order as described. Other modifications are possible without departing from the spirit of this disclosure. [Contribution to the United Nations-led Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)]

[0066] The SDGs have been proposed to realize a sustainable society. One embodiment of this invention is considered to be a technology that can contribute to "No. 9 - Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation" and "No. 12 - Responsible consumption and production," among others. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0067] 1: Proposed System 10: Information Processing Devices 11: Control Unit 12: Storage section 13: Communications Department 20: Terminal device 21: Control Unit 22: Storage part 23: Communications Department 24: Input section 25: Output section 30: Analyzer 40: Network

Claims

1. We obtained the analysis results before recycling rubber waste materials. Based on the analysis results obtained, the recycling destination for the rubber waste materials will be determined. The recycling destination for the determined rubber waste materials will be notified. An information processing device equipped with a control unit.

2. The control unit, As a result of the analysis of the aforementioned rubber waste materials, information on the composition of at least one of the rubber components, rubber chemicals, fillers, and softeners contained in the aforementioned rubber waste materials is obtained. Based on the acquired compounding information, the recycling destination for the rubber waste materials is determined. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1.

3. The control unit obtains analysis results of the rubber waste materials before recycling by at least one of the following methods: Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, X-ray fluorescence analysis, ICP mass spectrometry, and thermoheavy analysis. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1.

4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the recycling is carried out by thermal decomposition of the rubber waste materials.

5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the rubber waste materials include at least one of used or unused tires, used or unused rubber products, rubber scraps, and synthetic rubber or natural rubber off-spec products.

6. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control unit further determines the destination for recycling the rubber waste materials based on at least one of the following: marketability, legal regulations, needs, transaction price, strength of barriers to entry, total cost required for recycling, and magnitude of environmental impact.

7. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control unit determines the destination for the rubber waste materials, or the type of product to which the rubber waste materials can be applied, as the destination for the recycling of the rubber waste materials.

8. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control unit determines a plurality of recycling destinations for the rubber waste materials.

9. An information processing method performed by an information processing device, To obtain analysis results of rubber waste materials before recycling, Based on the analysis results obtained, the destination for recycling the rubber waste materials will be determined, To notify the recycling destination of the rubber waste materials that have been determined, Information processing methods, including those mentioned above.

10. A proposed system comprising information processing devices and terminal devices capable of communicating with each other, We obtained the analysis results of rubber waste materials before recycling. Based on the analysis results obtained, the recycling destination for the rubber waste materials will be determined. The recycling destination for the determined rubber waste materials will be notified. Proposed system.

11. A program that causes a computer to operate as an information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

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