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Catalyst‐ and Solvent‐Free Upcycling of Poly(Ethylene Terephthalate) Waste to Biodegradable Plastics (Adv. Mater. 46/2024)

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Upcycling of Plastics In the article number 2403728, Weipu Zhu and co-workers report an optimal approach without additional catalysts and solvents for the upcycling of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) waste. Specifically, bio-based hydrogenated dimer acids are found to directly convert PET bottles into biodegradable copolyesters suitable for agricultural mulch films. This work provides an environmentally friendly and cost-effective strategy for the large-scale upcycling of PET waste.

Source: Advanced Materials

DOI: 10.1002/adma.202470364

Authors: Tianxiang Fang, Weipo Jiang, Tengfei Zheng, Xuxia Yao, Weipu Zhu

Institutions: Zhejiang University, Shanxi-Zheda Institute of Advanced Materials and Chemical Engineering

Language: English

Topic: biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties

Subfield: Biomaterials

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4404426846

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