Efficient methanolysis of PET to produce high-purity DMT via homo-heterogeneous Mn 2+ /Mn 2 O 3 synergistic catalysis

Green Chemistry 2026

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Authors: Lei Yang, Jiacheng Gao, Min Su, Li Yua, Yuan Wang, Dajun Wang, Heng Zheng, Shaojun Yuan, Like Ouyang
DOI: 10.1039/d6gc01939k
Cited by: 1
References: 67

Abstract

This study develops a synergistic MnCl 2 ·4H 2 O/Mn 2 O 3 system which enables efficient PET methanolysis to produce high-purity DMT (95.35% yield) via a dynamic Mn 2+ /Mn 3+ interface, with Aspen simulation confirming its economic viability.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Polymer crystallization and properties Organometallic Complex Synthesis and Catalysis Carbon dioxide utilization in catalysis

Publication details

Journal / source
Green Chemistry
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
28
Issue
23
Pages
9822–9835
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN