Abstract: A method for decolorizing a dyed textile comprising a synthetic fiber and a disperse dye, the method includes contacting the dyed textile with a super critical fluid thereby extracting at least a portion of the disperse dye from the textile into the super critical fluid and forming an at least partially decolorized textile.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method of separating spandex from textile blends using biosolvents. The recovered material is of high purity while the chemical structure and molecular weight remain substantially unaffected by the treatment.

Abstract: Provided herein are amine-functionalized cellulose polymers useful for carbon dioxide capture and methods of preparation and use thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for producing functional regenerated cellulose composite fibers and products thereof. The methods can be conducted with the use of recycled and/or virgin cellulose powder.

Abstract: A method for decolorizing a dyed textile comprising a synthetic fiber and a disperse dye, the method includes contacting the dyed textile with a super critical fluid thereby extracting at least a portion of the disperse dye from the textile into the super critical fluid and forming an at least partially decolorized textile.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for producing water repellent textile substrates and products thereof. The methods can be conducted without the use of perfluorocarbons.

Abstract: A method for forming substantially white anodized aluminum oxide on an aluminum or aluminum alloy substrate is provided. A porous aluminum oxide layer is formed on the aluminum or aluminum alloy substrate by anodization in an acid electrolyte. Following formation of the anodized porous layer of aluminum oxide, the aluminum/aluminum alloy substrate is sequentially immersed in at least two reaction material solutions. The two or more reaction materials react to deposit a substantially white pigment material in the pores of the anodized aluminum oxide.