TY - JOUR
T1 - A Review on Sustainable PET Recycling: Strategies and Trends
T2 - Strategies and trends
AU - Bharadwaj, Chayanika
AU - Purbey, Ravi
AU - Bora, Dipjyoti
AU - Chetia, Pubali
AU - Maheswari R, Uma
AU - Duarah, Rituparna
AU - Dutta, Koushik
AU - Sadiku, Emmanuel R.
AU - Varaprasad, Kokkarachedu
AU - Jayaramudu, Jarugala
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2024 Elsevier Ltd
PY - 2024/9
Y1 - 2024/9
N2 - Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a multifaceted thermoplastic polymer that has taken over the packaging industry. However, the increasing concern over the non-biodegradable PET waste management techniques and the urgent need for sustainability have made PET recycling an absolute necessity. This article delves deep into the current trends in handling today's PET wastes and simultaneously converting them into value-added products. It provides a comprehensive understanding of PET recycling techniques, viz: physical, chemical and biological recycling, highlighting the current trends. Moreover, an emphasis is also provided on the current industrial recycling sector to make it easier for the future research. It focuses on the conversion of chemically recycled PET-waste monomers into various secondary upcycled products that have wide applications in the biomedical, energy and paint industries. It emphasizes the importance of the secondary upcycling techniques to support resource conservation and sustainability. This article aims to inspire and encourage individuals and industries to take action towards a greener future.
AB - Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a multifaceted thermoplastic polymer that has taken over the packaging industry. However, the increasing concern over the non-biodegradable PET waste management techniques and the urgent need for sustainability have made PET recycling an absolute necessity. This article delves deep into the current trends in handling today's PET wastes and simultaneously converting them into value-added products. It provides a comprehensive understanding of PET recycling techniques, viz: physical, chemical and biological recycling, highlighting the current trends. Moreover, an emphasis is also provided on the current industrial recycling sector to make it easier for the future research. It focuses on the conversion of chemically recycled PET-waste monomers into various secondary upcycled products that have wide applications in the biomedical, energy and paint industries. It emphasizes the importance of the secondary upcycling techniques to support resource conservation and sustainability. This article aims to inspire and encourage individuals and industries to take action towards a greener future.
KW - And chemical upcycling
KW - Chemical recycling
KW - Polyethylene terephthalate
KW - Recycling
KW - Sustainability
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85200956025&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1016/j.mtsust.2024.100936
DO - 10.1016/j.mtsust.2024.100936
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85200956025
SN - 2589-2347
VL - 27
JO - Materials Today Sustainability
JF - Materials Today Sustainability
M1 - 100936
ER -
