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The Current State-of-the-Art of the Processes Involved in the Chemical Recycling of Textile Waste

Year: 2025

Type: review

Abstract: The textile industry's rapid growth and reliance on synthetic fibres have generated significant environmental pollution, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable waste management practices. Chemical recycling offers a promising pathway to reduce textile waste by converting used fibres into valuable raw materials, yet technical challenges remain due to the complex compositions of textile waste, such as dyes, additives, and blended fabrics.

Source: Molecules

DOI: 10.3390/molecules30020299

Authors: Urbain Nshokano Ndagano, Laura Cahill, Ciara Smullen, Jennifer Gaughran, Susan M. Kelleher

Institution: Dublin City University

Language: English

Topic: Polymer crystallization and properties

Subfield: Polymers and Plastics

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,258