Exploring a Place-Based Approach to Materials Design: Harakeke Nonwovens in Aotearoa New Zealand

Kane, Faith; Brorens, Peter; Guen, Marie-Joo Le; Kilford, Angela; Ruka, Tanya

doi:10.17028/rd.lboro.9724661.v1

Cited by 1 publication

(1 citation statement)

References 6 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…The fibre extracted from the leaf of the Harakeke (Phormium tenax/New Zealand Flax) plant using traditional methods, the muka fibre, was also used to produce needle-punch Harakeke nonwovens [147].…”

Section: Noncommon Fibrementioning

confidence: 99%

Revolutionizing Sustainable Nonwoven Fabrics: The Potential Use of Agricultural Waste and Natural Fibres for Nonwoven Fabric

Gaminian,

Ahvazi,

Vidmar

et al. 2024

Biomass

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

There has been a growing interest in recycling and upcycling different waste streams due to concerns for environmental protection. This has prompted the desire to develop circular economies and optimize the utilization of bioresources for different industrial sectors. Turning agricultural and forestry waste streams into high-performance materials is a promising and meaningful strategy for creating value-added materials. Lignocellulose fibres from plants are emerging as a potential candidate for eco-friendly feedstock in the textile industry. Nonwoven fabric is one of the most innovative and promising categories for the textile industry since it currently utilizes about 66% synthetic materials. In the upcoming wave of nonwoven products, we can expect an increased utilization of natural and renewable materials, particularly with a focus on incorporating lignocellulosic materials as both binders and fibre components. The introduction of low-cost fibres from waste residue materials to produce high-performance nonwoven fabrics represents a shift towards more environmentally sustainable paradigms in various applications and they represent ecological and inexpensive alternatives to conventional petroleum-derived materials. Here, we review potential technologies for using agricultural waste fibres in nonwoven products.

show abstract

Section: Noncommon Fibrementioning

confidence: 99%