Biomass-derived γ-valerolactone: efficient dissolution and accelerated alkaline hydrolysis of polyethylene terephthalate
Wenjun Chen, Yuechao Yang, Lan Xue, Baolong Zhang, Xiaogang Zhang, Tiancheng Mu
Abstract
The dissolution and further alkaline hydrolysis of PET in biomass-derived γ-valerolactone is realized at a relatively mild temperature and high efficiency.
Topics & Concepts
Polyethylene terephthalateHydrolysisDissolutionBiomass (ecology)Alkaline hydrolysisChemistryPolyethyleneOrganic chemistryChemical engineeringMaterials scienceComposite materialOceanographyEngineeringGeologybiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesRecycling and Waste Management TechniquesMicroplastics and Plastic Pollution