Copper-supported catalysts for sustainable PET depolymerization: a cost-effective approach towards dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) production
Yitian Zhang, Jie Gao, Chao Jiang, Gang Luo, Jiajun Fan, James H. Clark, Shicheng Zhang
Abstract
Preparation of high-value monomers from PET waste plastic.
Topics & Concepts
DepolymerizationDimethyl terephthalateCatalysisPolyethylene terephthalateCopperMonomerChemistryOrganic chemistryMaterials scienceWaste managementPulp and paper industryPolymerComposite materialEngineeringRecycling and Waste Management TechniquesMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionGreen IT and Sustainability