Commercialization potential of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) recycled nanomaterials: A review on validation parameters

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) is a polymer which is considered as one of the major contaminants to the environment. The PET waste materials can be recycled to produce value-added products. PET can be converted to nanoparticles, nanofibers, nanocomposites, and nano coatings. To extend the applicat...

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Published in:Chemosphere (Oxford) 2024-03, Vol.352, p.141453-141453, Article 141453
Main Authors: Kumar, Vinay, Sharma, Neha, Umesh, Mridul, Sharma, Roopali, Sharma, Munish, Sharma, Deepak, Sondhi, Sonica, Thomas, Jithin, Kumar, Deepak, Kansal, Lavish, Jha, Niraj Kumar
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Circular economy
Growth drivers
Nanomaterials
PET commercialization
Safety considerations
Scale-up and manufacturing challenges
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Summary:Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) is a polymer which is considered as one of the major contaminants to the environment. The PET waste materials can be recycled to produce value-added products. PET can be converted to nanoparticles, nanofibers, nanocomposites, and nano coatings. To extend the applications of PET nanomaterials, understanding its commercialization potential is important. In addition, knowledge about the factors affecting recycling of PET based nanomaterials is essential. The presented review is focused on understanding the PET commercialization aspects, keeping in mind market analysis, growth drivers, regulatory affairs, safety considerations, issues associated with scale-up, manufacturing challenges, economic viability, and cost-effectiveness. In addition, the paper elaborates the challenges associated with the use of PET based nanomaterials. These challenges include PET contamination to water, soil, sediments, and human exposure to PET nanomaterials. Moreover, the paper discusses in detail about the factors affecting PET recycling, commercialization, and circular economy with specific emphasis on life cycle assessment (LCA) of PET recycled nanomaterials. [Display omitted] •Commercialization potential of PET nanomaterials was analyzed.•Challenges in scaling up of PET recycled nanomaterials along with safety and regulatory considerations were explained.•Challenges associated with PET based nanomaterials were discussed.•Life cycle assessment (LCA) of PET recycled nanomaterials was assessed.
ISSN:0045-6535
1879-1298
DOI:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141453