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Metal-Containing Ionic Liquids: Highly Effective Catalysts for Degradation of Poly(Ethylene Terephthalate)

Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2014
Poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) waste from local market was depolymerized by ethylene glycol (EG) in the presence of metal-containing ionic liquids, and the qualitative analysis showed that the bis(hydroxyethyl) terephthalate (BHET) was the main ...
Qun Feng Yue, Hua Guang Yang, Mi Lin Zhang, Xue Feng Bai   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

The post-yield fracture of a ductile polymer film: Notch quality, essential work of fracture, crack tip opening displacement, and J-integral [PDF]

, 2017
Double edge notched tension (DENT) specimens of a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film were tested in an universal testing machine, measuring the displacements and the ligament lengths with a digital image correlation (DIC) system.
Arencón Osuna, David, León Albiter, Noel, Martínez Benasat, Antonio, Sánchez Soto, Miguel   +3 more
core   +2 more sources

Enzymatic degradation of biopolymers in amorphous and molten states: mechanisms and applications

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
This review explains how polymer morphology and thermal state shape enzymatic degradation pathways, comparing amorphous and molten biopolymer structures. By integrating structure–reactivity principles with insights from thermodynamics and enzyme engineering, it highlights mechanisms that enable efficient polymer breakdown.
Anđela Pustak, Aleksandra Maršavelski
wiley   +1 more source

Manipulating the morphology of poly (ethylene terephthlate) blends by capillary rheometry [PDF]

, 2009
The present work describes the formation of co-continuous phase morphologies in uncompatibilized and compatibilized poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET)/poly(m-xylene adipamide) (MXD6) melt-extruded blends.
Menceloglu, Yusuf Z., Menceloğlu, Yusuf Z., Ozen, Ilhan, Özen, İlhan   +3 more
core  

Advanced Flame Retardant Strategies and Fire Performance Assessment for Safer Photovoltaics in Buildings: A Two‐Part Review

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
The integration of photovoltaic (PV) systems into building structures introduces distinct fire risks with critical implications for occupant safety. This review examines the key fire hazards associated with PV implementation and explores mitigation strategies, including flame‐retardant additives.
Florian Ollagnon, Olaia Aurrekoetxea‐Arratibel, Emma Gottis, Heng‐Yu Li, Xabier Olano‐Azkune, Matthieu Despeisse, Antonin Faes, Christophe Ballif   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Safety assessment of the process ‘PEGRA-V’, based on Starlinger IV+® technology, used to recycle post-consumer PET into food contact materials [PDF]

, 2017
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Bolognesi, Claudia, Castle, Laurence, Cravedi, Jean-Pierre, Croera, Cristina, Dudler, Vincent, Engel, Karl-Heinz, Fowler, Paul, Gontard, Nathalie, Grob, Konrad, Gürtler, Rainer, Husøy, Trine, Kärenlampi, Sirpa, Lampi, Eugenia, Mennes, Wim, Milana, Maria Rosaria, Nerin, Cristina, Panel on Food Contact Materials Enzymes, Flavourings and Processing Aids (CEF), Papaspyrides, Costantine, Penninks, André, Silano, Vittorio, Smith, Andrew, Tavares Poças, Maria de Fátima, Tlustos, Christina, Volk, Katharina, Wölfle, Detlef, Zorn, Holger, Zugravu, Corina-Aurelia   +26 more
core   +3 more sources

Smart, Bio‐Inspired Polymers and Bio‐Based Molecules Modified by Zwitterionic Motifs to Design Next‐Generation Materials for Medical Applications

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Bio‐based and (semi‐)synthetic zwitterion‐modified novel materials and fully synthetic next‐generation alternatives show the importance of material design for different biomedical applications. The zwitterionic character affects the physiochemical behavior of the material and deepens the understanding of chemical interaction mechanisms within the ...
Theresa M. Lutz, Jonas De Breuck, Sahar Salehi, Meike N. Leiske   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Functional Materials for Environmental Energy Harvesting in Smart Agriculture via Triboelectric Nanogenerators

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This review explores functional and responsive materials for triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) in sustainable smart agriculture. It examines how particulate contamination and dirt affect charge transfer and efficiency. Environmental challenges and strategies to enhance durability and responsiveness are outlined, including active functional layers ...
Rafael R. A. Silva, Giulio Fatti, Emanuel Carlos, Guilherme Ferreira, Sumita Goswami, Suman Nandy, Luiz H. C. Mattoso, Elvira Fortunato, Caio G. Otoni, Rodrigo Martins   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Safety assessment of the process ‘EREMA Recycling (MPR, Basic and Advanced technologies)’, used to recycle post-consumer PET into food contact materials [PDF]

, 2017
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Bolognesi, Claudia, Castle, Laurence, Cravedi, Jean-Pierre, Dudler, Vincent, EFSA Panel on Food Contact Materials Enzymes, Flavourings and Processing Aids (CEF), Engel, Karl-Heinz, Fowler, Paul, Gontard, Nathalie, Grob, Konrad, Gürtler, Rainer, Husøy, Trine, Kärenlampi, Sirpa, Lampi, Eugenia, Lioupis, Alexandros, Mennes, Wim, Milana, Maria Rosaria, Nerin, Cristina, Papaspyrides, Constantine, Penninks, André, Silano, Vittorio, Smith, Andrew, Tavares Poças, Maria de Fátima, Tlustos, Christina, Wölfle, Detlef, Zorn, Holger, Zugravu, Corina-Aurelia   +25 more
core   +3 more sources

Device Integration Technology for Practical Flexible Electronics Systems

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Flexible device integration technologies are essential for realizing practical flexible electronic systems. In this review paper, wiring and bonding techniques critical for the industrial‐scale manufacturing of wearable devices are emphasized based on flexible electronics.
Masahito Takakuwa, Kento Yamagishi, Sunghoon Lee, Yusaku Tagawa, Takao Someya, Tomoyuki Yokota   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source