Upcycling of PET waste: from one polymer to another polymer
Tianlei Yang, Zhenjie Yang, Yulu Zhang, Chenyang Hu, Zhenbiao Xie, Zhiqiang Sun, Xuan Pang, Xuesi Chen
Abstract
This review outlines chemical recycling of PET to virgin PET or novel materials via depolymerization-repolymerization and direct conversion. Advanced catalysts and novel recycling processes offer environmental and economic advantages.
Topics & Concepts
PolymerMaterials scienceCatalysisNanotechnologyChemical engineeringPolymer scienceChemical industrySynthetic polymerPolymer chemistryProcess engineeringPolymer crystallization and propertiesFiber-reinforced polymer compositesPolymer Science and PVC