Sub- and supercritical water for chemical recycling of polyethylene terephthalate waste
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2020.116389
Abstract: Abstract As a consequence of the widespread use of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), huge amounts of PET waste are generated annually, and thus a critical point of waste management strategy is to reduce these amounts. This… read more here.
Keywords: polyethylene terephthalate; chemical recycling; waste; pet waste ... See more keywords
Flexural behavior and analysis of reinforced concrete beams made of recycled PET waste concrete
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.08.096
Abstract: Abstract This paper describes results of testing and analysis of reinforced concrete beams contained PET waste particles. The beams were lightly reinforced with steel rebar and designed to fail in flexure. Test results showed that… read more here.
Keywords: concrete beams; waste; pet waste; reinforced concrete ... See more keywords
Alkyd resins based on hyperbranched polyesters and PET waste for coating applications
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DOI: 10.1016/j.porgcoat.2016.10.015
Abstract: Medium oil alkyd resins based on the glycolyzed PET waste and different generations of aliphatic hyperbranched polyesters with linseed and sunflower oil fatty acids, which are of interest to the coating industry, were investigated. Different… read more here.
Keywords: hyperbranched polyesters; pet waste; coating; alkyd resins ... See more keywords
Direct upcycling of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste bottles into α-Fe2O3 incorporated MIL-53(Al) for the synthesis of Al2O3/Fe3O4-encapsulated magnetic carbon composite and efficient removal of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
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DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.119719
Abstract: Abstract The upcycling of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste into high-value-added materials can have a significant contribution to global environmental protection. In this study, considering the unique thermal behaviors of PET and metal salts (i.e., Al… read more here.
Keywords: polyethylene terephthalate; removal; waste; pet waste ... See more keywords
Upcycling CO2 and PET Waste: Ampere-Level Formate Electrosynthesis in an Integrated Electrolyzer
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DOI: 10.1021/jacs.5c11708
Abstract: The rising accumulation of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) waste and atmospheric CO2 presents serious environmental and health challenges. Herein, we introduce a novel strategy for the simultaneous electrochemical upcycling of PET and CO2 in a single… read more here.
Keywords: pet waste; co2; ampere level; integrated electrolyzer ... See more keywords
Boosting the Hydrodeoxygenation of PET Waste to Cycloalkanes by Electron Transfer and Hydrogen Spillover in HxWO3-y Incorporated Dendritic Fibrous Nanosilica Supported Ni Catalysts
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DOI: 10.1039/d4gc06400c
Abstract: The hydrodeoxygenation (HDO) of Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) into cycloalkanes offers a high-valued utilizing method for upcycling waste PET. This approach not only mitigates environmental concerns but also contributes to alternative... read more here.
Keywords: pet waste; hydrodeoxygenation; boosting hydrodeoxygenation; hydrodeoxygenation pet ... See more keywords
Efficient and stable photocatalytic degradation of PET waste textiles through Ni2P-Cu3P/TiO2/C NFs facilitated by the synergistic effect of CTAB and p-n heterojunctions
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DOI: 10.1039/d4tc01616e
Abstract: As the rapid development of the textile and plastic industries, non-degradable polyester fibers have become one of the major environmental and resource issues globally. In this study, we prepared a... read more here.
Keywords: degradation pet; pet waste; photocatalytic degradation; efficient stable ... See more keywords
Electrolytic upcycling of PET waste plastics for energy-efficient hydrogen evolution
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DOI: 10.1039/d5gc00355e
Abstract: We achieved the conversion of waste PET into TPA and hydrogen energy under mildly acidic conditions (100 °C; acid concentration read more here.
Keywords: pet waste; energy; upcycling pet; waste ... See more keywords
High-performance reversible adhesive from PET waste for underwater, structural, and pressure-sensitive applications
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DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adw1288
Abstract: Developing versatile, tough, and sustainable adhesives that function effectively in both wet and dry environments is a major challenge. Here, we report a bioinspired design for versatile, tough, and reversible adhesives upcycled from consumer poly(ethylene… read more here.
Keywords: pressure sensitive; pet waste; structural pressure; waste ... See more keywords
The Physicochemical Characterization of New “Green” Epoxy-Resin Hardener Made from PET Waste
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DOI: 10.3390/polym14204456
Abstract: “Green” thermally stable hardener was synthesized from a PET waste. The rigid molecular linear structure of the new hardener suggests that it will provide the polymer matrix with the necessary physical and mechanical characteristics. It… read more here.
Keywords: epoxy; pet waste; hardener; epoxy resin ... See more keywords
Optimization and Kinetic Evaluation for Glycolytic Depolymerization of Post-Consumer PET Waste with Sodium Methoxide
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DOI: 10.3390/polym15030687
Abstract: Glycolysis of post-consumer polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste is a promising chemical recycling technique, back to the monomer, bis(2-hydroxyethyl) terephthalate (BHET). This work presents sodium methoxide (MeONa) as a low-cost catalyst for this purpose. BHET product… read more here.
Keywords: pet waste; pet; depolymerization; post consumer ... See more keywords