Monomer Recycling and Repolymerization of Post‐Consumer Polyester Textiles

Due to the presence of dyes and additives, textile recycling is challenging, therefore majority waste downcycled low-value products, incinerated or landfilled. In this study, a continuous depolymerization post-consumer polyester textiles was conducted by alkaline hydrolysis. The degree assessed found be 94 %. After recovering analyzing terephthalic acid ethylene glycol monomers were successfully polymerized regain food grade quality recycled polyethylene terephthalate. presented approach allows closed-loop textiles.