3. Bio-based and non-biodegradable polyesters
3.1 Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
Petroleum-based PET is one of the world’s most important polymers, accounting for approximately 20% of total polymer production. It ranks among the top five most-produced polymers, alongside polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and polystyrene. The two main applications of PET are polyester fibers for the textile industry and plastics for the food industry (bottles, trays, or films) . Alongside...
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