Issue 14, 2016

Fe3O4-boosted MWCNT as an efficient sustainable catalyst for PET glycolysis

Abstract

This study focuses on the utilization of Fe3O4-boosted multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) as a sustainable, easily recoverable and a robust catalyst in the glycolysis of PET. A maximum yield (100%) of bis(2-hydroxyethyl)terephthalate (BHET) was achieved using Fe3O4-boosted MWCNT, which was higher than any other catalyst used in PET glycolysis with regard to the BHET yield. The extraordinary performance of the prepared Fe3O4-boosted MWCNT is attributed to the synergetic effect induced by both magnetite and MWCNT in the catalytic glycolysis of PET. With regard to sustainability, the catalyst endures the glycolysis process conditions for at least eight sequential runs. The reaction mechanism of PET glycolysis using Fe3O4-boosted MWCNT has also been proposed.

Graphical abstract: Fe3O4-boosted MWCNT as an efficient sustainable catalyst for PET glycolysis

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Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
24 Feb 2016
Accepted
12 Apr 2016
First published
14 Apr 2016

Green Chem., 2016,18, 3997-4003

Fe3O4-boosted MWCNT as an efficient sustainable catalyst for PET glycolysis

A. M. Al-Sabagh, F. Z. Yehia, D. R. K. Harding, Gh. Eshaq and A. E. ElMetwally, Green Chem., 2016, 18, 3997 DOI: 10.1039/C6GC00534A

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