Biodegradable textile polymers: a review of current scenario and future opportunities

Mehta, Sunidhi

doi:10.1080/21622515.2023.2227391

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“…As discussed previously in the Introduction section of this paper, the apparel industry's In light of the pervasive use of synthetic fibers in textile manufacturing, the textile industry emerges as a prominent contributor to the issue of MP [19][20][21]. The existing operational framework within the fashion industry, characterized by the encouragement of excessive consumption [5], is poised to further exacerbate this environmental challenge. As discussed previously in the Section 1 of this paper, the apparel industry's shift towards fast fashion, characterized by high volumes of low-cost clothing, is significantly shaping consumer purchasing behaviors.…”

Section: Current Trends In Textile Productionmentioning

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“…In light of the pervasive use of synthetic fibers in textile manufacturing, the textile industry emerges as a prominent contributor to the issue of MP [19][20][21]. The existing operational framework within the fashion industry, characterized by the encouragement of excessive consumption [5], is poised to further exacerbate this environmental challenge. As discussed previously in the Introduction section of this paper, the apparel industry's In light of the pervasive use of synthetic fibers in textile manufacturing, the textile industry emerges as a prominent contributor to the issue of MP [19][20][21].…”

Section: Current Trends In Textile Productionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Synthetic textiles are known to persist in the environment for extended periods due to their highly crystalline morphology and mechanical strength [5]. Poly(ethylene terephthalate), or PET, which is commonly recognized as polyester, dominates the synthetic textile market and constitutes roughly 84% of its share [6], as noted in Figure 1.…”

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“…The fast-fashion market, characterized by its rapid trend turnover, fosters the production of inexpensive, low-quality garments designed for short-term use, leaching out MF pollutants into the environment upon disposal. These ephemeral styles are quickly discarded by consumers after minimal use, which has contributed to the overaccumulation of synthetic textile waste [5,8]. To combat this issue, France's lower house of parliament unanimously passed legislation (as announced earlier this March) targeting ultra-fast-fashion brands like Shein and Temu from China.…”

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“…Upon entering the aquatic systems, all MPs (including synthetic MF pollutants) accumulate and biomagnify within the food web, posing a threat to lower trophic level [6]. Accumulation [5]. PET textiles alone are responsible for 35% of the total MP in aquatic ecosystems [7], with the remaining 65% attributed to other sources of MP such as personal-careproduct packaging, fishing and aquaculture, agriculture, road transport, plastic manufacturing, and tourism industries [7].…”

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Microfiber Fragment Pollution: Sources, Toxicity, Strategies, and Technologies for Remediation

McCay,

Mehta

2024

Sustainability

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With the pervasive consumption (currently >65% of total market shares and steadily increasing) of petroleum-derived synthetic textiles, the escalating concern of microfiber fragment (MF) pollution has emerged as a formidable menace to our ecological equilibrium. Over the lifetime (pre- and post-consumption) of these textiles, they shed tiny fibers recognized as MFs. These MFs are carriers of persistent organic pollutants and have been linked to cytotoxicity, oxidative stress, and genotoxicity, even at minimal exposures via air and water sources. Grounded in the state-of-the-art literature, this review discusses the primary and secondary sources of MF release, their fate, transport, environmental impacts, and novel technologies for MF pollutant remediation. Our results infer that MF pollution is a multifactorial issue with serious environmental and public health implications, as studies reported their presence in human blood, feces, and urine samples. We recommend a multifaceted approach to increase sanitation coverage, ensuring adequate wastewater treatment prior to environmental discharge for MF pollution mitigation. Additionally, transformation is warranted for consumers’ use, care, and purchase behavior of textile products. Government regulation of fast fashion (a major user of synthetic textiles), exemplified by recent French legislation, is essential to preventing microfiber pollution. We urge similar policy-making efforts globally to safeguard public health.

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Section: Current Trends In Textile Productionmentioning

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Microfiber Fragment Pollution: Sources, Toxicity, Strategies, and Technologies for Remediation

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Mehta

2024

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Applications and environmental impact of biodegradable polymers in textile industry: A review

Razzaq,

Shahid,

Nawab

2024

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules

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Rheological, Structural and Melt Spinnability Study on Thermo-plastic Starch/PLA Blend Biopolymers and Tensile, Thermal and Structural Characteristics of Melt Spun Fibers

Temesgen,

Großmann,

Tesfaye

et al. 2024

J. Res. Updates Polym. Sci.

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In this study, rheology, structure and melt spinnability of thermoplastic starch TPS/PLA blend compounds as well as characteristics of melt spun fibers was studied. Thermoplastic starch is further modified with tartaric acid and blends are compatibilized using graft copolymer, maleic anhydride grafted PLA. Results from rheology analysis of compounds shows significantly reduced melt flow rate MFR and reduced viscosity as a result of tartaric acid modification and compatibilization, but the viscosity was increased as TPS_TA content in the blend increased. In addition, storage modulus (G`) and loss modulus (G``) were increased with increasing TPS_TA content in the blends. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy FTIR analysis confirmed O-H peak shifts and peak intensity changes associated to starch thermosplasticization and further peak shifts associated with more O-H bond breakages due to tartaric acid modification, indicating acid hydrolysis action of tartaric acid which agrees with results from rheology study. Melt spinning trials show the possibility of melt spinning of biopolymer fibers from blends with up to 40%w/w TPS_TA content. The melt spun fibers have diameter in range of 12.0–124.0 μm depending on take up speed and TPS_TA content. Differential scanning calorimetry DSC analysis of melt spun fibers shows glass transition Tg shifts attributed to molecular orientation and rigid amorphous TPS phase formation as well as the occurrence of double melting peaks Tm associated to different crystals resulting from induced crystallization. The overall result from this study shows the possibility of melt spinning thermoplastic starch/PLA blend biopolymers in to fibers, revealing opportunity to utilize starch biopolymer for fiber spinning. Furthermore, the results also show the need for further research engagements to get fibers with better performance.

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Biodegradable textile polymers: a review of current scenario and future opportunities

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Microfiber Fragment Pollution: Sources, Toxicity, Strategies, and Technologies for Remediation

Microfiber Fragment Pollution: Sources, Toxicity, Strategies, and Technologies for Remediation

Applications and environmental impact of biodegradable polymers in textile industry: A review

Rheological, Structural and Melt Spinnability Study on Thermo-plastic Starch/PLA Blend Biopolymers and Tensile, Thermal and Structural Characteristics of Melt Spun Fibers

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