Controlling PET oligomers vs monomers via microwave-induced heating and swelling
Sean Najmi, Brandon C. Vance, Esun Selvam, Dylan Huang, Dionisios G. Vlachos
Topics & Concepts
DepolymerizationMonomerOligomerPolyethylene terephthalateEthylene glycolPolymer chemistryPolymerSwellingCatalysisEthylene oxideMaterials scienceSolventYield (engineering)Chemical engineeringDissolutionEthyleneChemistryOrganic chemistryCopolymerComposite materialEngineeringMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionRecycling and Waste Management Techniquesbiodegradable polymer synthesis and properties