Towards a better understanding of the cosolvent effect on the low-temperature glycolysis of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Ghent University
As the demand of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) increases worldwide along with the waste generated from its use, it is urgent to develop cost-efficient and sustainable recycling processes, such as depolymerization that yields monomers with virgin-like qualities. However, most of these processes require harsh conditions and their true mechanisms are poorly understood, leading to marginal gains in energy efficiency and yield. In spite of the ...