Biodegradation Studies of Textiles and Clothing Products

Rana, Sohel; Pichandi, Subramani; Parveen, Shama; Fangueiro, Raúl

doi:10.1007/978-981-287-110-7_4

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“…The surface of raw wool fibre is covered in a natural, water-repellent membrane. Therefore, under clean, dry conditions, raw wool has a naturally strong resistance to microbial attack [114]. During fabric processing, woollen raw materials undergo rigorous mechanical, chemical and photochemical treatments that increase the susceptibility of the fibres to biodegradation [40].…”

Section: (A) Woolmentioning

confidence: 99%

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A review of clothing microbiology: the history of clothing and the role of microbes in textiles

2021

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Humans have worn clothing for thousands of years, and since its invention, clothing has evolved from its simple utilitarian function for survival to become an integral part of society. While much consideration has been given to the broad environmental impacts of the textile and laundering industries, little is known about the impact wearing clothing has had on the human microbiome, particularly that of the skin, despite our long history with clothing. This review discusses the history of clothing and the evolution of textiles, what is and is not known about microbial persistence on and degradation of various fibres, and what opportunities for the industrial and environmental application of clothing microbiology exist for the future.

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Section: (A) Woolmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: (A) Woolmentioning

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A review of clothing microbiology: the history of clothing and the role of microbes in textiles

2021

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“…On the other hand, the use of natural fibers though seem harmless to the environment, could still end-up polluting the environment since they go through chemical treatment during the processing and production states. Although plant fibers are biodegradable ( Rana et al, 2014 ; Sarikaya, Çallioglu & Demirel, 2019 ), chemical heterogeneity and their varied dimensions in plant fibers directly affects their mechanical properties ( Bismarck, Mishra & Lampke, 2005 ). One of the inherent disadvantages of plant fibers is its tendency to degrade and decompose faster when it is exposed and is in direct contact with soil surface ( Arshad et al, 2014 ).…”

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Present practices and emerging opportunities in bioengineering for slope stabilization in Malaysia: An overview

Dorairaj

Osman

2021

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Population increase and the demand for infrastructure development such as construction of highways and road widening are intangible, leading up to mass land clearing. As flat terrains become scarce, infrastructure expansions have moved on to hilly terrains, cutting through slopes and forests. Unvegetated or bare slopes are prone to erosion due to the lack of or insufficient surface cover. The combination of exposed slope, uncontrolled slope management practices, poor slope planning and high rainfall as in Malaysia could steer towards slope failures which then results in landslides under acute situation. Moreover, due to the tropical weather, the soils undergo intense chemical weathering and leaching that elevates soil erosion and surface runoff. Mitigation measures are vital to address slope failures as they lead to economic loss and loss of lives. Since there is minimal or limited information and investigations on slope stabilization methods in Malaysia, this review deciphers into the current slope management practices such as geotextiles, brush layering, live poles, rock buttress and concrete structures. However, these methods have their drawbacks. Thus, as a way forward, we highlight the potential application of soil bioengineering methods especially on the use of whole plants. Here, we discuss the general attributions of a plant in slope stabilization including its mechanical, hydrological and hydraulic effects. Subsequently, we focus on species selection, and engineering properties of vegetation especially rooting structures and architecture. Finally, the review will dissect and assess the ecological principles for vegetation establishment with an emphasis on adopting the mix-culture approach as a slope failure mitigation measure. Nevertheless, the use of soil bioengineering is limited to low to moderate risk slopes only, while in high-risk slopes, the use of traditional engineering measure is deemed more appropriate and remain to be the solution for slope stabilization.

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“…Then, several steps of washing and drawing yield a regenerated fiber of pure cellulose (Olsson and Westman, 2013;Chen, 2015). Currently, carbon disulfide can be reused up to 70%, the remaining being converted into sulfuric acid (H 2 SO 4 ), which is also recovered (Rana et al, 2014).…”

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“…In 2004, Lenzing purchased the TENCEL ® Group ( Perepelkin, 2007 ). Today, Lenzing is the world’s biggest Lyocell fiber producer ( Rana et al, 2014 ). Other companies have emerged with new brand names for fibers obtained using this technology, as Alceru (TITK Rudolstadt), Newell (AkzoNobel), Acelon (Greencell), and Excel (Grasim) ( Sayyed et al, 2019 ).…”

Section: Technologies For the Production Of Cellulose Textile Fibersmentioning

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Trends on the Cellulose-Based Textiles: Raw Materials and Technologies

Felgueiras

Azóia

Gonçalves

et al. 2021

Front. Bioeng. Biotechnol.

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There is an emerging environmental awareness and social concern regarding the environmental impact of the textile industry, highlighting the growing need for developing green and sustainable approaches throughout this industry’s supply chain. Upstream, due to population growth and the rise in consumption of textile fibers, new sustainable raw materials and processes must be found. Cellulose presents unique structural features, being the most important and available renewable resource for textiles. The physical and chemical modification reactions yielding fibers are of high commercial importance today. Recently developed technologies allow the production of filaments with the strongest tensile performance without dissolution or any other harmful and complex chemical processes. Fibers without solvents are thus on the verge of commercialization. In this review, the technologies for the production of cellulose-based textiles, their surface modification and the recent trends on sustainable cellulose sources, such as bacterial nanocellulose, are discussed. The life cycle assessment of several cellulose fiber production methods is also discussed.

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Biodegradation Studies of Textiles and Clothing Products

Cited by 22 publications

References 24 publications

A review of clothing microbiology: the history of clothing and the role of microbes in textiles

A review of clothing microbiology: the history of clothing and the role of microbes in textiles

Present practices and emerging opportunities in bioengineering for slope stabilization in Malaysia: An overview

Trends on the Cellulose-Based Textiles: Raw Materials and Technologies

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