Licensing Opportunity: Chemical Upcycling of Poly(ethylene Terephthalate) Waste into Alpha-Omega-Dialkene Compounds
ID: 2024-08-29-DType: Special Notice
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFORNL UT-BATTELLE LLC-DOE CONTRACTOROak Ridge, TN, 37831, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/1c857b506db54cd0b2561f3ea6edd85f/view
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    The Department of Energy is offering a licensing opportunity for a new technology that enables the chemical upcycling of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) waste into valuable alpha-omega-dialkene compounds. This innovative process aims to convert discarded plastic waste into useful chemical compounds, thereby reducing environmental plastic accumulation and contributing to a sustainable, net-zero carbon society. The technology is particularly relevant for the chemical and plastic industries, providing a closed-loop method for synthesizing new materials from waste. Interested parties can learn more about this opportunity by contacting Andreana Leskovjan at leskovjanac@ornl.gov or by calling 865-341-0433.

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    Andreana Leskovjan
    (865) 341-0433
    leskovjanac@ornl.gov
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