Recycled Polyester

This book provides an overview of recycled polyesters, which are an important sustainable raw material in textile production. It discusses the manufacturing methods and the unique properties of recycled polyesters manufactured using the different methods. It also highlights the various test methods and identification mechanisms for recycled polyesters, which are very essential for ensuring the traceability and conformity of usage of recycled polyester in the final product.

Highlights various production and test methods, as well as the properties of recycled polyester Discusses polyester resin recycling using gamma irradiation and its application in composite materials Describes the changes in properties of recycled polyester depending on the manufacturing method

Autorentext
Dr Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu holds a Ph.D. in Textiles Sustainability and has written around 60 books and 80 research publications. He is well known for his contributions in the field and has extensive academic and industrial experience. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the Textiles & Clothing Sustainability Journal.

Inhalt

1. Properties of Recycled Polyester.- 2. Effects of gamma radiation on the Physicochemical Properties of Polyester Resin and it's Use in Composite Materials.- 3. Studies on Recycled Polyester.- 4. Test Methods and Identification.