FTIR of textile fibres

More than 90 million tons of textile waste are generated globally each year, but recycling rates for all textile materials are still low. Improving recycling technologies is important to reduce environmental pollution and save resources. Solvolysis is considered one of the effective recycling methods that can minimize raw material consumption by valorizing recycled products and decreasing waste. The variety of textiles available on the market includes natural and synthetic fibers, which makes fiber analysis, identification, and recycling challenging. Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) is commonly employed in textile processing studies to verify the composition of waste blends, monitor decomposition, and evaluate structural changes.