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Use of multifunctional CO2 for depolymerization of polyethylene terephthalate

US12410296B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 11, 2023
Grant dateSep 9, 2025
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Expiry dateJan 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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