Mainstream Polyester Production Processes
Polyester (such as PET chips and PBT) is one of the most widely used synthetic polymers in textiles, packaging, and engineering plastics. Its industrial production typically involves esterification/transesterification followed by polycondensation. Below is an overview of the mainstream polyester production processes, their advantages and disadvantages, and the future trends in sustainable polyester development. 1. Direct Esterification