Conall Molloy

Oct 11, 2024 | pubs.rsc.org | Lee Anderson |Stephen Connon |Ian Martin |Conall Molloy

Effect of phase transfer catalyst structure on the alkaline hydrolysis of poly(ethylene terephthalate) A systematic investigation into the factors which influence catalytic activity in 50 simple (mostly) quaternary ammonium- and phosphonium halide catalysts for the hydrolysis of poly(ethylene terephthalate) has revealed the most efficacious constitutional isomer class and the optimum properties these catalysts should possess. General guidelines for catalyst design are provided.