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However, the lack of polar groups on PET surfaces results in poor interfacial adhesion with rubber matrices, limiting composite performance. Traditional resorcinol\u2013formaldehyde\u2013latex (RFL) dipping systems enhance adhesion but raise environmental and health concerns due to the release of hazardous substances. This study develops a novel eco-friendly \u03b3-Aminopropyltriethoxysilane (KH550)\u2013glycerol triglycidyl ether\u2013sorbitol glycidyl ether\u20132-Ethyl-4-methylimidazole\u2013latex (KG-SML) dipping system to enhance PET\u2013rubber interfacial adhesion. At an optimal KH550 dosage of 2 phr, the 180\u00b0 peel force and H pull-out force reached maximum values of 23.5 N\/piece and 109.0 N, respectively, significantly surpassing the performance of the conventional RFL system. 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