Unlike traditional recycling, the Northwestern method is safer, cheaper, and more sustainable, eliminating the need for toxic ...

The global Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) market, valued at USD 54.8 billion in 2021, is projected to grow to USD 78.1 billion by 2028, expanding at a CAGR of 5.6% during the forecast period from ...

The global paraxylene market is poised for significant growth, with projections indicating an increase from 50.1 million tons in 2021 to 71.1 million tons by 2028, achieving a CAGR of 5.2% over the ...

The plastic transformed into terephthalic acid (TPA), a highly valuable building block for polyesters. Because TPA can be upcycled into more valuable materials, the process offers a safer and ...

Chemists at Northwestern University are using moisture from the air to depolymerize plastic waste for further plastic ...

Despite being a plastic, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) has some strong sustainability credentials. Firstly, as it is safe for contact with food, it does not require treatments that could impact its ...

BP's waterfront Berkeley County site makes a chemical called purified terephthalic acid, or PTA, that is the primary raw ingredient in clothing, food packaging, carpets, electrical insulation and ...