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Charting a path to catalytic upcycling of plastic micro/nano fiber pollution from textiles to produce carbon nanomaterials and turquoise hydrogen
This article demonstrates proof-of-concept for upcycling textile derived microfibers to structured solid carbon products of value using a representative well defined feedstock of real textile derived fibers of polyester and cotton.
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Microbial nanocellulose biotextiles for a circular materials economy
Harnessing microbial biofabrication coupled to a protocol inspired by indigenous textile processes, we engineer high-performance biotextiles with a sustainable circular life cycle, including the plant and mineral dyed bioleather sneakers shown.
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Valorisation of sulphonated lignin as a dye for the sustainable colouration of wool fabric using sustainable mordanting agents: enhanced colour yield, colourfastness, and functional properties
Wool fabric was coloured using sulphonated lignin as a natural dye and a range of sustainable mordanting agents that considerably improved colourfastness to washing and introduced new functional properties.
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Adsorption efficiency of crystal violet from the aqueous phase onto a carbonaceous material prepared from waste cotton and polyester
This research aims to evaluate waste cotton and polyester as effective potential adsorbents for the removal of crystal violet (CV) from aqueous phases.
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Recovery of palladium from waste fashion items through food waste by-products
We propose an affordable and safe route to recover palladium in its metallic form from waste fashion items and recycle it in electronic devices.
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Influence of DP and MMD of the pulps used in the Ioncell® process on processability and fiber properties
The Ioncell process is capable of producing high-quality regenerated cellulose fibers from dissolving pulps with a wide range of intrinsic viscosity and different molecular mass distributions.
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Upcycling of textile waste into high added value cellulose porous materials, aerogels and cryogels
Aerogels and cryogels were obtained from cellulose-based textile waste.
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From waste to wearable: an alternative waste stream for unusable textiles turned into piezoelectric textiles
A new recyclability path for unusable textiles are processed into electronic textiles. These materials can be implemented into such applications as energy harvesting or sensing devices that can be worn as demonstrated by our smart mask.
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Establishing an energy-saving scouring/bleaching one-step process for cotton/spandex fabric using UVA-assisted irradiation
To reduce the energy and water consumption from a conventional textile industry, a facile and efficient UVA-assisted scouring/bleaching strategy has been customized for cotton/spandex in this research.
Design and engineering of neuroglobin to catalyze the synthesis of indigo and derivatives for textile dyeing
Human neuroglobin (Ngb) was rationally engineered into an enzyme by triple mutations, A15C/H64D/F49Y Ngb, which efficiently catalyzes the synthesis of indigo and derivatives with different colors for textile dyeing.
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Synthesis and melt-spinning of partly bio-based thermoplastic poly(cycloacetal-urethane)s toward sustainable textiles
Partly bio-based thermoplastic poly(cycloacetal-urethane)s synthesized and melt-spun into textile fibres that can be potentially chemically recycled.
The influence of textile finishing agents on the biodegradability of shed fibres
Biodegradation of shed fibres originated from textile washing.
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Towards circular fashion – transforming pulp mills into hubs for textile recycling
Textile recycling can be integrated in pulp mills through the use of green liquor in the pretreatment of the textiles.
About this collection
The impact of fast fashion on the planet is costly; PVCs used in the manufacturing process are harmful for the environment, particularly for waterways and wildlife. Chemists are tackling this challenge by creating sustainable alternatives for the fashion industry and beyond.
This collection of research showcases some of the innovative approaches to making fashion more sustainable, from waste to wearables, textile upcycling and recycling and more.