Upcycle to recycle: triglyceride-derived magnesium soaps as stable, sustainable and efficient catalysts for poly(ethylene terephthalate) glycolysis

RSC Sustainability 2026 Open access

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Authors: Lorenzo Pedrini, Anshul Jain, Lauren Kenny, David T. Mannion, Kieran N. Kilcawley, Stephen J. Connon
DOI: 10.1039/d5su00862j
Cited by: 1
References: 51

Abstract

Magnesium soaps are capable of promoting PET glycolysis with performance comparable to the most active literature systems. Optimal fatty acid-derived ligand chain lengths are identified and catalysts from (waste) cooking oil are highly active.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization Polymer composites and self-healing Polymer crystallization and properties

Publication details

Journal / source
RSC Sustainability
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
4
Issue
2
Pages
770–778
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN