Accurate quantification of polyester in textiles through complete depolymerisation and HPLC

Key Points

• To accurately quantify polyester content in textiles through complete depolymerisation and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).
• Utilized complete depolymerisation techniques to process textile samples.
• Employed high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) for analysis.
• Characterised textile waste to enhance recycling feedstock homogeneity.
• Achieved precise quantification of polyester in various textile samples.
• Demonstrated the effectiveness of HPLC in identifying polyester content.
• Provided insights into improving recycling processes for textile waste.

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