This work presents an experimental study on the interplay between structure and dynamics during isothermal cold crystallization of a copolymer based on poly(ethylene terephthalate) and poly(ethylene isophthalate) of poly(trimethylene terephthalate). Simultaneous X-ray scattering and dielectric spectroscopy measurements revealed that, during cold crystallization, crystalline lamellae tend form l...

Exclusive chemical conversions of polyesters [poly(ethylene adipate) (PEA), poly(butylene (PBA), poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET), (PBT)] to the corresponding monomers (diethyl adipate, diethyl terephthalate, ethylene glycol, 1,4-butane diol) by transesterification with ethanol using Cp’TiCl3 (Cp’ = Cp, Cp*) catalyst have been demonstrated. The present acid-base-free depolymerizations exhibit...

Polyethersulfone (PES) based nanocomposite nanofiltration membrane was prepared by immersion precipitation method and casting solution technique using  poly (acrylic acid) grafted-iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe3O4) as hydrophilic filler additives. For this purpose, iron oxide nanoparticles were modified by in situ polymerization of acrylic acid in aqueous solution by potassium persulfate as initi...

Abstract In this research, a new generation of ternary nanocomposites based on poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET), phosphorylated chitosan and surface modified alumina nanoparticles were fabricated in four steps. The phosphorylation process was targeted for the insertion phosphorus moieties as flame retardant agent final PET nanocomposite. Likewise, environmentally friendly nano-alumina used ma...

Here, we present the draft genome of "Thalassospira australica" NP3b2(T), a potential poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) plastic biodegrader. This genomic information will enhance information on the genetic basis of metabolic pathways for the degradation of PET plastic.