Solvent based dissolution–precipitation of waste polyethylene terephthalate: economic and environmental performance metrics
Utkarsh S. Chaudhari, Daniel Kulas, Alejandra Peralta, Tasmin Hossain, Anne T. Johnson, Damon Hartley, Robert M. Handler, Barbara K. Reck, Vicki S. Thompson, David Watkins, David R. Shonnard
Abstract
Evaluating six economic and two environmental performance metrics for recycling of waste PET via solvent-based dissolution–precipitation processes.
Topics & Concepts
DissolutionPolyethylene terephthalatePrecipitationSolventWaste managementEnvironmental scienceChemical engineeringMaterials scienceChemistryOrganic chemistryEngineeringMeteorologyComposite materialGeographyRecycling and Waste Management TechniquesEnvironmental Impact and Sustainabilitybiodegradable polymer synthesis and properties