The global warming potential and the material utility of PET and bio-based PEF bottles over multiple recycling trips

Stegmann, Paul; Gerritse, Ties; Shen, Li; Londo, Marc; Puente, Ángel Puentes; Junginger, Martin

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.136426

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“…In the case of PEF, limited research has been conducted, but for other polyesters, several solvolysis routes involving glycolysis, methanolysis, and hydrolysis break down the polyesters in the presence of specific solvents or reactants such as ethylene glycol, methanol, and even water. On a good note, it is considered that the current chemical recycling techniques for PET are likely to apply to PEF as well. ,− …”

Section: Renewable Polyesters From Furandicarboxylic Acidmentioning

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Polyesters Using Bioderived Furandicarboxylic Acid: Recent Advancement and Challenges toward Green PET

Sahu,

Thorbole,

Gupta

2024

ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng.

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Creating eco-friendly and sustainable polymers is one of the most important challenges faced by polymer scientists, be it in academia or industries around the world. Dwindling fossil fuel reserves, petrochemical price increases, greenhouse gas emissions, and exacerbation of global warming are the key forces behind the hunt for renewable and sustainable feedstocks for polymers. Biobased polyesters have garnered significant attention to meet this requirement due to their flexible properties and broad applications. 2,5-Furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA), a spotlighted rigid diacid monomer obtained from agricultural biomass, represents enormous potential to substitute wellknown petroleum-based terephthalic acid (TPA). From this perspective, this review focuses on the recent developments and challenges in fabricating FDCA-based polyesters, including aliphatic and aromatic counterparts. The latest research and innovation in synthetic techniques, catalysts, and their optimization as well as the FDCA polyester applications in daily life such as bottles, packaging materials, textiles, and coatings are also covered. Additional aspects of the influence of FDCA-isomeric exchange on polyester preparation, crystallinity, mechanical, and gas barrier properties are discussed. Finally, emphasis is placed on the recycling and life cycle assessment of biobased poly(ethylene 2,5furandicarboxylate) (PEF) polyester in comparison to polyethylene terephthalate (PET), embracing sustainable, circular technologies for a greener future.

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Section: Renewable Polyesters From Furandicarboxylic Acidmentioning

confidence: 99%

Polyesters Using Bioderived Furandicarboxylic Acid: Recent Advancement and Challenges toward Green PET

Sahu,

Thorbole,

Gupta

2024

ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng.

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“…PEF is considered a renewable-based solution with superior performance properties compared to the widely used fossil-based counterpart PET. 116 PEF large-scale production through Avantium's YXY Technology was validated at pilot scale and was announced to be ready for scaling up to a flagship plant in 2023. PEF price is a major constraint in its full penetration into the market.…”

Section: (Bio)catalytic Depolymerisation Of Plastic Materialsmentioning

confidence: 99%

From green to circular chemistry paved by biocatalysis

Lozano¹,

García‐Verdugo²

2023

Green Chem.

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“…Finally, developing strategies for the recycling of PEF composites is crucial for their sustainable use. Designing composites with recyclable materials and considering end-of-life options can contribute to a more circular economy …”

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“…Designing composites with recyclable materials and considering end-oflife options can contribute to a more circular economy. 14 In recent years, about 65% of the annual output of furfural is furfuryl alcohol (FA), which is widely used in various industries such as adhesives, coatings, polymer composites, and manufacturing. 15 A range of FA polymer technologies were studied using various proposed structural character- izations and representative mechanisms.…”

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Boron Nitride-Based Polyester Nanocomposite Films with Enhanced Barrier and Mechanical Performances

Miah,

Ding,

Zhao

et al. 2024

ACS Appl. Polym. Mater.

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Developing sustainable plastics, for instance, green poly(ethylene 2,5furandicarboxylate) (PEF), is a promising pathway to decrease the reliance on petroleumbased plastics and the pollution of the environment. However, the preparation of highperformance PEF materials that integrate superior barrier and mechanical properties remains a huge challenge. In this study, a BNNSs/PEF composite film with excellent mechanical and barrier performance was fabricated by using furfuryl alcohol simultaneously acting as a high-level dispersant and interfacial reinforcement matrix for BNNSs. The optimized BNNS/PEF composite film with 0.2 wt % BNNSs (BP2) shows a compacted aligned structure and excellent comprehensive performance with 79.2 MPa tensile strength (43% enhancement), 4.2 GPa Young's modulus (83% enhancement), high gas barrier, and enhanced thermal stability. Remarkably, fruit testing conditions (e.g., relative humidity of 90−95%, temperature of 30, and natural light) showed that the BP2 composite film extended the shelf life of fresh strawberries by at least at least 5 days in an ambient environment. The overall performance of the BP2 composite film is optimized to be superior, which opens up an avenue for practical applications in the field of packaging materials.

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The global warming potential and the material utility of PET and bio-based PEF bottles over multiple recycling trips

Cited by 22 publications

References 35 publications

Polyesters Using Bioderived Furandicarboxylic Acid: Recent Advancement and Challenges toward Green PET

Polyesters Using Bioderived Furandicarboxylic Acid: Recent Advancement and Challenges toward Green PET

From green to circular chemistry paved by biocatalysis

Boron Nitride-Based Polyester Nanocomposite Films with Enhanced Barrier and Mechanical Performances

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