Use of multifunctional CO2 for depolymerization of polyethylene terephthalate
US12410296B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2044 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02W30/62
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A high-efficiency, low-energy consumption and environmental-friendly recycling technology for PETE plastic waste is disclosed. The degradation of PETE plastic waste includes a method for attacking the —O— ester linkage in the repeat unit of PETE plastic with water in saturated pressure and CO2 in supercritical (Sc) conditions.
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