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The most popular thermoplastic polymer resin of the polyester family, polyethylene terephthalate (also known as poly(ethylene terephthalate), PET, PETE, or the defunct PETP or PET-P), is used in clothing fibres, food and liquid containers, thermoforming for manufacturing, and in combination with glass fibre for engineering resins. Repeating (C10H8O4) units make up PET. PET is frequently recycled, and its resin identification code is 1 (). (RIC). "Polyethylene terephthalate items referenced are derived from terephthalic acid (or dimethyl terephthalate) and mono ethylene glycol, wherein the sum of terephthalic acid (or dimethyl terephthalate) and mono ethylene glycol reacted constitutes at least 90% of the mass of monomer reacted to form the polymer, and must exhibit a melting peak temperature between 225°C and 255°C, as identified," according to [8] Both an amorphous and crystalline form of polyethylene terephthalate may occur, depending on its processing and thermal history. solar-powered devices The backsheet of solar modules contains BOPET. The majority of backsheets are made up of a layer of UV-stabilized BOPET or a layer of BOPET laminated to a fluoropolymer. In thin film solar cells, PET is also utilised as the substrate. Thermoplastic materials To create thermoplastic resins, PET can be combined with glass fibre and crystallisation promoters. These can be injection moulded into components like housings, coverings, parts for electrical appliances, and ignition system components.
