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This study recycles waste poly(ethylene terephthalate) fibers into flame-retardant composite felts using a sustainable method. The novel material offers high-value performance for thermal protection applications.

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Environmental Science
Textile Engineering

Background:

The textile industry produces significant waste, leading to environmental pollution and resource depletion.
Current waste management methods like landfilling and incineration are unsustainable and harmful.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a cost-effective and sustainable method for recycling waste poly(ethylene terephthalate) fibers.
To create advanced flame-retardant composite materials from recycled textiles for thermal protection.

Main Methods:

An integrated technique involving continuous opening-carding-needle punching and hot pressing was used.
Waste poly(ethylene terephthalate) fibers were blended with alginate and low-melting-point fibers.
The mechanical properties were optimized by varying fiber mass ratio, needle punching frequency, and density.

Main Results:

The recycled composite achieved a UL-94 V-0 flame retardancy rating.
Combustion analysis showed reduced heat release, smoke production, and toxic gas emissions.
The flame-retardant mechanism involves gas dilution and char layer encapsulation.

Conclusions:

A simple and sustainable route for waste textile recycling was established.
The resulting composite exhibits high-value flame-retardant properties.
The material shows potential for applications in automotive interiors and household decorations.