Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) – what it is, uses, properties

What is PET? Polyethylene terephthalate, known as PET, is a plastic belonging to the thermoplastic polyester group. Its chemical structure is based on the polycondensation of terephthalic acid with ethylene glycol, resulting in a material with unique properties. The process involves the bonding of molecules into long polymer chains that give PET its distinctive characteristics. […]