Recycling of Polyethylene Terephthalate

Description

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is the most recycled plastic in the world. This book covers all from the world market of PET to the many technologies and processes developed for separation, decontamination, recycling and manufacturing into food-grade and non-food-grade products of PET. Also, regulations, testing methods and analytical procedures according to the current regulatory framework are presented. PET is the most commonly used plastic in the world. Gives an up-to-date overview on all aspects of PET recycling. Essential reading for anyone in industry and academia for information on PET recycling, the market and regulatory frameworks. Preface Acknowledgements Contents 1. Introduction to polyethylene terephthalate recycling 2. Overview of the world market for recycled polyethylene terephthalate 3. Brief history of the recycling of polyethylene terephthalate 4. Regulations and guidance documents from the european union and US food and drug administration 5. Separation and sorting technologies 6. Recycling technologies for polyethylene terephthalate 7. Testing and characterisation of recycled polyethylene terephthalate products 8. Food-grade products made from recycled polyethylene terephthalate 9. Other products manufactured from recycled polyethylene terephthalate 10. Conclusion Abbreviations Index