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Research shows enzyme-based plastics recycling is more energy-efficient, better for the environment
In a new study, researchers have discovered that using enzymes is a more sustainable approach for recycling polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a common plastic used in single-use beverage bottles,
Researchers converts plastic waste into vanillin using bacteria
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have genetically engineered the common bacteria Escherichia coli (E.Coli) to convert post-consumer PET plastic into vanillin via a sequence of chemical
Kuraray receives a bio polyester patent from Japanese firm Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC), based in Tokyo, has signed a licensing deal with Kuraray, a Japanese chemical and fibers producer, for the relevant patent, which includes an MCC-owned
Scientists discover microbes in cow’s stomach that can break down plastic
According to recent scientific research, bacteria found in one of the compartments of cow’s stomach can be utilized to break down synthetic textiles like polyester. Researchers at the
UK’s Venator launches liquid technology Hombitan LQ range
Venator, a UK-based chemical firm, has created a new liquid pigment masterbatch technology. The new Hombitan LQ range is based on the company's established titanium dioxide (TiO2) platform and is
Green Fiber converts over 2 billion PET bottles per year
Green Fiber, part of the Green Group family, has announced that it is now converting more than 2 billion polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles each year into renewable polyester staple fiber
What are the types of polyester fiber?
There are different types of polyester fabric available in the market: • Ethylene PolyesterEthylene polyester is most commonly referred to as polyethylene terephthalate (PET). In the polyester
What are the types of polyester fiber?
There are different types of polyester fabric available in the market: • Ethylene PolyesterEthylene polyester is most commonly referred to as polyethylene terephthalate (PET). In the polyester
What are polyester chips?
Polyester chips are also known as PET chips or Polyethylene Terephthalate chips. These chips are used as the base of many types of plastics and polymers. Polyester chips exist in two forms based on
What is Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA)?
Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) is one of the essential raw materials used in manufacturing high-performance multipurpose plastics. These include polyethylene terephthalate (PET), poly-butyl