Solubilization of PET in binary mixture of HFIP and DCM

Md Arifuzzaman; Jan Michael Y. Carrillo; Bobby G Sumpter; Tomonori Saito; Changwoo Do

doi:10.1039/d6cp00433d

January 1, 2026Physical Chemistry Chemical PhysicsOpen Access

Solubilization of PET in binary mixture of HFIP and DCM

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To explore effective methods for dissolving polyethylene terephthalate (PET) using binary solvent mixtures.
Investigated solubilization of PET in a binary mixture of HFIP (hexafluoroisopropanol) and DCM (dichloromethane).
Analyzed the conformational behavior of PET in various solvent compositions.
Successfully demonstrated effective PET dissolution with lower toxicity compared to conventional solvents.
Found optimal solubilization conditions within specific ratios of HFIP and DCM.

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Investigates the solubilization of polyethylene terephthalate in HFIP and DCM mixtures, suggesting a safer approach for processing.

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The dissolution of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a critical step for solvent-based process, yet it typically requires highly corrosive or toxic solvents. Here, we investigate the solubilization and conformational behavior...

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