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Low-energy catalytic methanolysis of poly(ethyleneterephthalate)

Duong Dinh Pham, Joungmo Cho

2020Green Chemistry299 citationsDOI

Abstract

Low-energy catalytic methanolysis was developed to convert post-consumer PET wastes into dimethyl terephthalate in a highly selective and economic manner.

Topics & Concepts

CatalysisChemistryOrganic chemistryMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionRecycling and Waste Management TechniquesPolymer crystallization and properties