Depolymerization of Polycotton‐Blended Fabrics: Challenges and Opportunities

The rapid growth of the textile industry has led to a dramatic increase in fiber production and textile waste, with blended fabrics—particularly made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and cotton—dominating global markets. These blends combine the advantageous properties of synthetic and natural fi...

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Published in:ChemSusChem 2026-01, Vol.19 (1), p.e202502002-n/a
Main Authors: Rosini, Elena, La Rocca, Jacopo, Loro, Camilla, Broggini, Gianluigi, Pollegioni, Loredano
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chemical synthesis
circular economy
Composite structures
Cotton
Depolymerization
Ethylene glycol
Fabrics
hydrolysis
Polyethylene terephthalate
Recycling
Review
Terephthalic acid
textile waste blends
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