Analysis of most perspective technologies of the polyesters recycling

Description

Creation of polyesters and plastics at one time played a huge role in the development of various areas of industry and the household. Literally everything in the modern world owes its origin to these polymers. The best-known polyester is polyethylene terephthalate (PET), even though it was originally used for the manufacture of synthetic polyester fibers, today up to 92% of PET is used in food and beverages containers. Another well-known polyester, bisphenol A (BPA) based polycarbonate (PC), has been distributing by replacing conventional wood, glass, and metal in a variety of applications. On the other hand, these plastics practically doesn’t undergo environmental degradation due to their high chemical stability. So, during disposal they are physically crushed to form microplastics that penetrate into the soil, glaciers and aquifers, and from there into the human body and animals. For this reason, a lot of resources are spent looking for recyclable and renewable alternatives. At the same time, effective strategies for waste management and recycling should be a priority area of research.