What is polyester made from?
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What is polyester made from?
Polyester:
Polyester is known as a synthetic fiber used in fabrics and clothing. Polyesters are synthetized through a chemical reaction known as transesterification. This chemical reaction takes place between an ester and an alcohol, using acid as a catalyst to drive the chemical reaction forward.
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View this answerPolyester is a synthetic fiber made from coal, air, water and petroleum. This fabric was developed in the 20th century, making use of a chemical...
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Chapter 18 / Lesson 13Learn about esterification and its mechanism. Understand the esterification definition and ester general formula, and also see the example of the esterification reaction of fatty acids.