Master's thesis: Safe & Efficient Recycling of Polyester Textiles Containing Elastane

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I korthet

Master's thesis project focused on developing safer chemical recycling processes for polyester textiles with elastane. Involves experimental depolymerization and advanced analytical techniques to optimize conditions for sustainable textile-to-textile recycling.

Ansvarsområden

Conduct chemical depolymerization of polyester textiles via hydrolysis, glycolysis, and methanolysis.
Analyze reaction products using advanced techniques like GC-MS and HPLC-UV.
Plan and perform laboratory experiments.
Process, evaluate, and interpret experimental data.
Optimize reaction conditions for safe and efficient recycling of polyester textiles with elastane.

Krav

Master's student in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Chemistry, or related field.
Strong interest in hands-on laboratory work.
Experience with organic and/or analytical chemistry is required.

Önskade kvalifikationer

Curious, structured, and independent.
Avoid use of AI in motivation letter; write something short and personal.

Förmåner

Compensation: 1,000 SEK per credit (if multiple students) or 1,333 SEK per credit (if one student) after project completion and approval.
Flexible exact dates within Spring 2027.

Färdigheter

organic chemistryanalytical chemistryGC-MSHPLC-UV

#chemistry#chemical engineering#materials chemistry#textile recycling#polyester#elastane#sustainability#research#thesis

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