Aminolytic upcycling of poly(ethylene terephthalate) wastes using a thermally-stable organocatalyst
Jérémy Demarteau, Ion Olazabal, Coralie Jehanno, Haritz Sardón
Abstract
We report the potential of thermally stable acid-base mixtures for the upcycling of PET in the presence of amines.
Topics & Concepts
Poly ethyleneEthyleneChemistryBase (topology)Chemical engineeringPolymer chemistryCatalysisOrganic chemistryMathematicsMathematical analysisEngineeringRecycling and Waste Management TechniquesMicroplastics and Plastic Pollutionbiodegradable polymer synthesis and properties