International Journal of Technology
  • Year: 2023
  • Volume: 13
  • Issue: 1

A brief review on PET - Polyethylene terephthalate containers

  • Author:
  • Ashok B. Patel1,*, Akshat M. Gol2,**, Amitkumar J. Vyas3,***, Ajay I. Patel4****, Ashvin V. Dudhrejiya5*****, Urvi J. Chotaliya6******
  • Total Page Count: 7
  • Published Online: Oct 3, 2023
  • Page Number: 50 to 56

1Government Pharmacy College, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India, Postal code: 382027

2B. K. Mody Government Pharmacy College, Polytechnic Campus, Near Aji Dam, Rajkot, Gujarat, India, Postal code: 360003

3B. K. Mody Government Pharmacy College, Polytechnic Campus, Near Aji Dam, Rajkot, Gujarat, India, Postal code: 360003

4B. K. Mody Government Pharmacy College, Polytechnic Campus, Near Aji Dam, Rajkot, Gujarat, India, Postal code: 360003

5B. K. Mody Government Pharmacy College, Polytechnic Campus, Near Aji Dam, Rajkot, Gujarat, India, Postal code: 360003

6B. K. Mody Government Pharmacy College, Polytechnic Campus, Near Aji Dam, Rajkot, Gujarat, India, Postal code: 360003

*Corresponding Author E-mail: abp2038@gmail.com

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Online Published on 3 October, 2023.

Abstract

Due to the tremendous growth of plastics in the world, Plastics have transformed everyday life. The variety of polymers and their special qualities are used to create a range of goods that expand their uses in engineering, medical and other societal advantages. PET is one of the widely used polymer in medical containers and bottling. It is evident that plastics bring many societal benefits and offer future technological and medical advances. However, concerns about poor management, disposal in unauthorized dumping sites or burned uncontrollably in the fields. This article emphasizes the properties, manufacturing, recycling, uses, health and environmental considerations of PET.

Keywords

PET, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Plastic, Recycling, Containers