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Biodegradation of Synthetic Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) into Bis-(2-Hydroxyethyl) Terephthalate (BHET)
The biodegradation of synthetic polyethylene terephthalate (PET) into bis-(2-hydroxyethyl) terephthalate (BHET) is an active area of research. PET, a...
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Microbial Degradation: Understanding the Mysteries of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Degradation, “By Nature’s Recyclers”
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), which is a widely used synthetic polymer, poses significant environmental challenges due to its resistance to...
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Preparation of ultrafiltration membrane from discarded polyethylene terephthalate bottles
In this study, the polymeric membranes were prepared using discarded polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles. The fabrication of the membrane...
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Occurrence, toxicity and remediation of polyethylene terephthalate plastics. A review
Polyethylene terephthalate is a common plastic in many products such as viscose rayon for clothing, and packaging material in the food and beverage...
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Metabolic and enzymatic engineering strategies for polyethylene terephthalate degradation and valorization
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is one of the most marketed aromatic polyesters in the world with an annual demand in 2022 of approximately 29...
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Lightweight carbon foam obtained from post-use polyethylene terephthalate bottles, properties, and potential applications
The excessive consumption of plastic packaging, especially those produced with polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and the fact that most of them are...
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Combined effects of polyethylene terephthalate and abamectin on enzymatic activity and histopathology response in juvenile zebrafish (Danio rerio)
One of the most pressing global environmental issues is the widespread abundance and distribution of microplastics (MPs). MPs can act as vectors for...
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Green preparation of electrically conductive solution blow spun nanofibers from recycled polyethylene terephthalate via plasma-assisted oxidation–reduction
Simple and green strategy was described for the development of multifunctional polyester nanofibers (PNFs). Solution blow spinning (SBS) technology...
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Co-pyrolysis characteristic of sugarcane waste with polyethylene terephthalate: thermal decomposition, product distribution, synergistic effect, and kinetics analysis
This work has focused on the co-pyrolysis of sugarcane waste (SW) with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) to gain insight on its thermal decomposition,...
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Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) biodegradation by Pleurotus ostreatus and Pleurotus pulmonarius
The essential properties of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), such as chemical inertness and durability that make it a suitable material for the...
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Migration of Plasticizers from Polyethylene Terephthalate and Low-Density Polyethylene Casing into Bottled Water: A Case Study From India
Mineral bottled water packed in three polymers viz., virgin polyethylene terephthalate (PET), recycled PET, and low-density polyethylene (LDPE) were...
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Catalytic pyrolysis of waste polyethylene terephthalate granules using a Lewis-Brønsted acid sites catalyst
Among municipal polymer wastes, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is unique due to its widespread use in the plastics industry. The wide range of...
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Enhanced desorption of fluoxetine from polyethylene terephthalate microplastics in gastric fluid and sea water
There are concerns that microplastics act as a vector of pharmaceuticals in the aquatic environment. Most studies have focussed on pharmaceutical...
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Stealth microplastics pollutants: Toxicological evaluation of polyethylene terephthalate-based glitters on the microalga Desmodesmus sp. and its color effect
Polyethylene terephthalate-based glitters (PET glitters) are a potential source of primary microplastics in the environment. However, the bioeffects...
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Effects of polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene terephthalate, polyurethane, high-density polyethylene, and polystyrene microplastic on Nelumbo nucifera (Lotus) in water and sediment
Plastic waste is recognised as hazardous, with the risk increasing as the polymers break down in nature to secondary microplastics or even...
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Adsorption Behavior and Mechanism of Uranium on Polyethylene Terephthalate Microplastics in the Water Environment
As a kind of emerging contaminant, microplastics (MPs) widely exist in environments around the world and may carry other chemical pollutants....
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Advancements in Recycling of Polyethylene Terephthalate Wastes: A Sustainable Solution to Achieve a Circular Economy
Using plastics has become an essential part of human life today and plays a pivotal role in food packaging to fabrics. Among plastics, polyethylene...
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Synthesis of polyethylene terephthalate/multi-walled carbon nanotubes adsorbent for methylene blue adsorption
Dye pollution is a typical undesirable environmental problem and requires effective solutions. This study aims to synthesize polyethylene...
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Increasing the Elastic Properties of Gypsum Materials by Reinforcing with Terephthalate Polyethylene (PET)
The paper studies the possibility of using strips obtained from plastic bottles through mechanical processes, which by creating nets from this...
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Biological degradation of polyethylene terephthalate by rhizobacteria
In view of the growing demand for plastic products, an enormous proportion of plastic waste causing the biological issue is produced. Plants in...
