Natural eutectic solvents for sustainable recycling of poly(ethyleneterephthalate): closing the circle

Aiming at providing a new solution for processing and recycling PET, the complete solubilization of PET from water bottles in natural eutectic solvents is demonstrated here as well as its full recovery, while retaining PET properties and recycling the eutectic solvent.

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This study demonstrates a new solution for processing and recycling PET by completely solubilizing it in natural eutectic solvents, ensuring full recovery of PET while retaining its properties and recycling the eutectic solvent.