Surface Modification of Polyesters Using Biosourced Soil-Release Polymers.

ABSTRACT: Soil-release polymers (SRPs) are important components of fabric care formulations, performing important roles in the cleaning of synthetic fabrics. SRPs modify the surface of textiles and render materials resistant to staining, while offering environmental benefits by enabling effective cleaning using shorter, cooler wash cycles. Most SRPs used in formulations contain petroleum-sourced terephthalic acid, limiting the environmental benefits presented by the use of these key additives. Here, we have prepared SRPs using a selection of pyridine dicarboxylate monomers that can be accessed from biomass and assessed their ability to modify polyester surfaces. Interestingly, a wide range of surface deposition behavior was observed, with soil-release performance significantly impacted by the pyridi

SUBMITTER: Starck M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11862958 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature