Recent advances in the discovery, characterization, and engineering of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) hydrolases.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enzmictec.2021.109868
Abstract: Poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) is a class of polyester plastic composed of terephthalic acid (TPA) and ethylene glycol (EG). The accumulation of large amount of PET waste has resulted in severe environmental and health problems. Microbial… read more here.
Keywords: pet hydrolases; pet; poly ethylene; ethylene terephthalate ... See more keywords
Mechanical behaviour in shear and compression at elevated temperature of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) foam
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2021.102526
Abstract: Abstract Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) foams are being increasingly used as core of composite sandwich panels because of their improved thermal insulation and good strength-to-weight ratio. However, there is a major gap in the knowledge about… read more here.
Keywords: terephthalate pet; elevated temperature; polyethylene terephthalate; pet foam ... See more keywords
Dyeability of recycled electrospun polyethylene terephthalate (PET) nanofibers: Kinetics and thermodynamic study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2017.10.116
Abstract: Abstract Herein, we report for the very first time dyeing of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (r-PET) electrospun nanofibers from waste bottles using two different disperse dyes i.e. C.I Disperse Blue 56 (DB-56) and C.I Disperse Red… read more here.
Keywords: polyethylene terephthalate; pet nanofibers; pet; terephthalate pet ... See more keywords
Dynamic flows of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic in China.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2021.01.035
Abstract: Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a widely used plastic material that may cause significant environmental pollution. China is a major global producer and consumer of PET. Previous studies have focused on the effects of toxic elements… read more here.
Keywords: polyethylene terephthalate; china; pet; terephthalate pet ... See more keywords
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) recycling via steam gasification - The effect of operating conditions on gas and tar composition.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2021.05.023
Abstract: Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is widely used in textile fiber, film, and bottles. Although PET bottle recycling has made great progress, other PET waste is still not recycled. Gasification could be an option for recycling or… read more here.
Keywords: polyethylene terephthalate; steam gasification; gasification; terephthalate pet ... See more keywords
Heterogeneous Metal Azolate Framework-6 (MAF-6) Catalysts with High Zinc Density for Enhanced Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Conversion
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DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.0c08012
Abstract: Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) has been extensively used for the fabrication of various packaging materials, creating million tons of waste per year. Degrading and recycling PET waste has been id... read more here.
Keywords: polyethylene terephthalate; heterogeneous metal; terephthalate pet; metal azolate ... See more keywords
Recycling of Plastics in the United States: Plastic Material Flows and Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Recycling Processes.
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DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.1c06845.s001
Abstract: As efforts are made toward establishing a circular economy that engages in activities that maintain resources at their highest values for as long as possible, an important aspect is understanding the systems which allow recycling… read more here.
Keywords: polyethylene terephthalate; processes recycling; pet; terephthalate pet ... See more keywords
Heat set creases in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) sheets to enable origami-based applications
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-665x/ab49df
Abstract: Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) sheets show promise for application in origami-based engineering design. Origami-based engineering provides advantages that are not readily available in traditional engineering design methods. Several processing methods were examined to identify trends and… read more here.
Keywords: polyethylene terephthalate; origami based; pet sheets; heat set ... See more keywords
Molecular-level investigation of plasticization of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) in supercritical carbon dioxide via molecular dynamics simulation
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DOI: 10.1098/rsos.220606
Abstract: The current study aims to use the molecular dynamics (MD) simulation method to discuss the glass transition behaviour and fractional free volume (FFV) of the pure polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and the plasticized PET induced by… read more here.
Keywords: polyethylene terephthalate; plasticization; supercritical carbon; molecular dynamics ... See more keywords
An Ultra-Sensitive Comamonas thiooxidans Biosensor for the Rapid Detection of Enzymatic Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Degradation
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DOI: 10.1128/aem.01603-22
Abstract: Plastics and microplastics accumulate in all ecological niches. The construction of more sensitive biosensors allows to monitor and screen potential PET degradation in natural environments and industrial samples. ABSTRACT Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a prevalent… read more here.
Keywords: polyethylene terephthalate; pet; pet degradation; terephthalate pet ... See more keywords
Effects of Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) on Stiffness of Hot Asphalt Mixtures
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DOI: 10.1155/2019/6969826
Abstract: In recent years, Chile’s vehicle fleet has undergone great changes, with 25% growth in motor vehicles. This increase is directly related to improvements in the performance of flexible pavements, which make infrastructure less susceptible to… read more here.
Keywords: polyethylene terephthalate; hot asphalt; effects recycled; terephthalate pet ... See more keywords