5. Separation and sorting technologies

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter I
2. Preface VII
3. Acknowledgements IX
4. Contents XI
5. 1. Introduction to polyethylene terephthalate recycling 1
6. 2. Overview of the world market for recycled polyethylene terephthalate 15
7. 3. Brief history of the recycling of polyethylene terephthalate 37
8. 4. Regulations and guidance documents from the european union and US food and drug administration 53
9. 5. Separation and sorting technologies 75
10. 6. Recycling technologies for polyethylene terephthalate 101
11. 7. Testing and characterisation of recycled polyethylene terephthalate products 121
12. 8. Food-grade products made from recycled polyethylene terephthalate 149
13. 9. Other products manufactured from recycled polyethylene terephthalate 161
14. 10. Conclusion 183
15. Abbreviations 185
16. Index 189