Depolymerization of PET with ethanol by homogeneous iron catalysts applied for exclusive chemical recycling of cloth waste
Nor Wahida Awang, Muhammad Aidel Bin Ratno Hadiyono, Mohamed Mehawed Abdellatif, Kotohiro Nomura
Abstract
The acid-, base-free exclusive depolymerization of PET with ethanol catalyzed by FeCl 3 affording DET and EG, and the selective depolymerization of PET from textile waste have been demonstrated.
Topics & Concepts
DepolymerizationHomogeneousCatalysisEthanolWaste managementWaste recyclingChemistryChemical engineeringMaterials scienceRadiochemistryNuclear chemistryOrganic chemistryEngineeringPhysicsThermodynamicsRecycling and Waste Management Techniques