Copper-Mediated Oxidative Deconstruction of Polyethylene Terephthalate via Photoinduced Ligand-to-Metal Charge Transfer

Changcheng Wang; Zezheng Leng; Yazhi Deng; Jin Liu; Yu Guo; Guangyao Li; Mingsen Han; Bin Yang; Jiazhu Li; Feng Liu

doi:10.1039/d6ob00625f

January 1, 2026Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry

Copper-Mediated Oxidative Deconstruction of Polyethylene Terephthalate via Photoinduced Ligand-to-Metal Charge Transfer

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Key Points

To explore the effectiveness of copper-mediated processes in degrading polyethylene terephthalate for better recycling.
Utilized copper catalysts in oxidative reactions to deconstruct polyethylene terephthalate
Implemented photoinduced ligand-to-metal charge transfer techniques
Analyzed environmental impact and efficiency of the recycling process
Demonstrated significant reduction in polyethylene terephthalate molecular weight after treatment
Achieved higher degradation rates compared to traditional methods
Highlighted reduced environmental pollution as a key advantage of the method

Implication

Investigates copper's role in breaking down polyethylene terephthalate, suggesting improved recycling methods.

Abstract

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is widely used in daily life due to its excellent properties. However, efficient recycling of PET is crucial to reduce environmental pollution and dependence on fossil resources....

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Wang et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a363326db0793dc1a539973 https://doi.org/10.1039/d6ob00625f

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