Comparative study of decolorization processes for dyed cotton waste: enabling circularity through white feedstock
Open Access
- 4 November 2026
- journal article
- Published by Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) in RSC Advances
- Vol. 16 (48) , 64957-64975
Abstract
Na 2 CO 3 /Na 2 S 2 O 4 decolorization converts mixed reactive-dyed cotton waste into white feedstock for recycling. The one-bath route gives >97% color stripping, >88% strength retention and preserved crystallinity, with less water and energy.Keywords
Funding Information
- Business Finland (211968)
- European Commission (101135372)
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