Recycling and depolymerisation of poly(ethylene terephthalate): a review
Mengjin Wang, Yaoqin Li, Lin Zheng, Tao Hu, Ming Yan, Chonggang Wu
Abstract
This review discusses the physical-, chemical recycling and biodegradation processes and mechanisms of PET, proposing effecting compromise between its overall properties and conferred intrinsic biodegradability by modified monomer polymerisation.
Topics & Concepts
BiodegradationCompromiseMonomerEthylenePolymerizationChemistryPoly ethyleneChemical engineeringMaterials sciencePolymer sciencePolymer chemistryOrganic chemistryPolymerCatalysisEngineeringSociologySocial scienceMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionRecycling and Waste Management Techniquesbiodegradable polymer synthesis and properties