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September 10, 2025Green ChemistryOpen Access

The acetate anion promotes hydrolysis of poly(ethylene terephthalate) in aprotic and protic ionic liquid water mixtures

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Solvent screening reveals acetate anion improves hydrolysis of PET in ionic liquid mixtures, indicating effective degradation pathways.

Acetate anion enhances hydrolysis, effectively breaking down PET into useful products.
The hydrolysis yields terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol, important chemicals for recycling.
Ionic liquid mixtures provide an optimal solvent environment for the hydrolysis process.
Effective acetate-driven hydrolysis may support sustainable recycling of PET materials.

Suleman et al. (2025) studied this question.

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