A chemo-microbial hybrid process for the production of 2-pyrone-4,6-dicarboxylic acid as a promising bioplastic monomer from PET waste
Myung Jong Kang, Hee Taek Kim, Min-Woo Lee, Kyung-An Kim, Tae Uk Khang, Hye Min Song, Si Jae Park, Jeong Chan Joo, Hyun Gil
Abstract
In this study, 2-pyrone-4,6-dicarboxylic acid (PDC), a valuable monomer for bio-degradable plastics, was synthesised using terephthalic acid (TPA) derived from PET waste by a comprehensive chemo-microbial hybrid process.
Topics & Concepts
Terephthalic acidMonomerBioplasticChemistryDicarboxylic acidOrganic chemistryPyronePolymer chemistryPolyesterPolymerWaste managementEngineeringbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionRecycling and Waste Management Techniques