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ReviewACS omega2026

PET Waste Upcycling with Polysaccharides: Promising Alternative for SustainabilityReview.

Francisca P Araujo, Denise B França, Jessica G Silva, Alisson Santana, Edson C da Silva-Filho, Durcilene A da Silva, Carlos A P Almeida, Josy A Osajima, Edvani C Muniz

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Review in ACS omega, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

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No citing paper in PubMed yet.

4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Francisca P AraujoInterdisciplinary Laboratory for Advanced Materials (LIMAV), Federal University of Piauí, Avenida Universitária s/n, Teresina 64049-550, Piaui, Brazil.
Denise B FrançaInterdisciplinary Laboratory for Advanced Materials (LIMAV), Federal University of Piauí, Avenida Universitária s/n, Teresina 64049-550, Piaui, Brazil.
Jessica G SilvaFederal University of Uberlândia, Graduate Program in Chemical Engineering, Avenida João Naves de Ávila 2121, Uberlândia 38408-100, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Alisson SantanaInterdisciplinary Laboratory for Advanced Materials (LIMAV), Federal University of Piauí, Avenida Universitária s/n, Teresina 64049-550, Piaui, Brazil.
Edson C da Silva-FilhoInterdisciplinary Laboratory for Advanced Materials (LIMAV), Federal University of Piauí, Avenida Universitária s/n, Teresina 64049-550, Piaui, Brazil.
Durcilene A da SilvaResearch Center on Biodiversity and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), Federal University of Parnaiba's Delta, Avenida São Sebastião 2819, Parnaiba 64202-020, Piaui, Brazil.
Carlos A P AlmeidaQUÍMICA, CEDETEG, Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste, Guarapuava 85040080, Paraná, Brazil.
Josy A OsajimaInterdisciplinary Laboratory for Advanced Materials (LIMAV), Federal University of Piauí, Avenida Universitária s/n, Teresina 64049-550, Piaui, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7089-3244
Edvani C MunizInterdisciplinary Laboratory for Advanced Materials (LIMAV), Federal University of Piauí, Avenida Universitária s/n, Teresina 64049-550, Piaui, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6685-1519

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The accumulation of plastic waste is a challenge in today's society owing to the several adverse effects on the environment caused by it. Among plastics, poly-(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) is a polymer that stands out as a significant source of pollution due to its extensive use in disposable packaging. Strategies involving PET upcycling can significantly contribute to the reduction of plastic waste. This perspective presents a recent trend in PET upcycling, focusing on the combination of PET waste with polysaccharides to obtain high-value-added materials. The influence of adding different types of polysaccharides and various preparation methods on the properties of recycled PET (rPET)-based membranes is thoroughly discussed. In addition, the relationship between the properties and applications of the rPET/polysaccharide membranes is addressed. In addition to demonstrating the potential and versatility of these materials, this review identifies challenges related to their industrialization, sustainability, and circularity, while also proposing future research directions for PET upcycling with polysaccharides.

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PMID41768636
PMCPMC12946979

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