Copolymerization of polyethylene terephthalate and polycaprolactone using catalytic transesterification

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Copolymerization of polyethylene terephthalate and polycaprolactone using catalytic transesterification

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A random copolymer between polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polycaprolactone (PCL) is formed using catalytic transesterification in the melt. The copolymer, poly[(ET)2-co-(CL)2], has a backbone structure similar to that of polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT) and could replace it at a lower cost, while simultaneously managing waste PET. Theoretically, a biodegradable copolymer is achieved when only two consecutive ET blocks remain. This degree of transesterification requires an activ...

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2023-10

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Leung, W H / Leitao, E M / Verbeek, C J R

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https://hdl.handle.net/2292/66081

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3403 Macromolecular and Materials Chemistry / 40 Engineering / 34 Chemical Sciences / 03 Chemical Sciences / 09 Engineering

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