Aminolysis of poly(ethylene terephthalate) to bis(2-hydroxy ethylene)terephthalamide with ethanolamine catalyzed by La(OAc)3

Key Points

• This research aims to explore the aminolysis of PET with ethanolamine to produce bis(2-hydroxyethyl)terephthalamide.
• Chemical recycling process involving aminolysis of PET waste
• Utilization of ethanolamine as a reagent
• Catalysis facilitated by La(OAc)3
• Successful conversion of PET to bis(2-hydroxyethyl)terephthalamide (BHETA) observed
• Increased efficiency in recycling process noted
• Potential for environmental impact reduction highlights feasibility of method