Sustainable Textiles from Unconventional Biomaterials—Cactus Based

Wjunow, Cornelia; Moselewski, Kim-Laura; Huhnen, Zoe; Sultanova, Selina; Sabantina, Lilia

doi:10.3390/ecp2023-14652

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“…A different captivating and innovative alternative is the use of cactus for the development of sustainable textiles. Some studies discussed the use of cactus fibers or cactus components as reinforcements for polymer composites and reported good mechanical properties, such as in energy absorption and tensile tests [40]. Deserttex TM (Desserto ® , Guadalajara, Mexico) is a bio-coated fabric made from a biopolymer material that contains cactus fibers, and it is looking to develop a 100% plant-based material.…”

Section: Bio-based and Bio-coated Materialsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Deserttex TM (Desserto ® , Guadalajara, Mexico) is a bio-coated fabric made from a biopolymer material that contains cactus fibers, and it is looking to develop a 100% plant-based material. In recent years, this material has gained attention after renowned car brands like Mercedes-Benz and BMW incorporated this material into their car interiors [40,41].…”

Section: Bio-based and Bio-coated Materialsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Driving sustainability in the automotive industry: bio-coated materials and modern strategies

Mendanha,

Carvalho,

Silva

et al. 2024

Academia Materials Science

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The environmental concerns associated with the automotive industry have been rising in recent years, driven by strict legislation, and increasing customer demands. In response, the sector is gradually transitioning toward a more sustainable approach in the selection of materials. The preference has been for recyclable and bio-based materials. Today, bio-based materials are continually entering the market, with an increased focus on leveraging byproducts or waste from other industries to support environmental sustainability and the circular economy. These alternative materials typically consist of a textile substrate that can be modified regarding its composition and often incorporate bio-based coatings as alternatives to leather and petroleum-derived materials. The coating of the textile material can be performed through various direct and indirect methodologies, depending on attributes, economic feasibility, and the desired quality of the final material. Before introducing new materials into the automotive industry, several legislative standards and tests must be satisfied. Moreover, given the increasing need for recycling and product life-cycle consideration, there is a growing pursuit of mono-material approaches to facilitate and improve the recycling of the selected materials. This review explores and summarizes the current sustainability challenges in the automotive industry and highlights the bio-coated materials and alternative strategies currently under exploration.

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Section: Bio-based and Bio-coated Materialsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Bio-based and Bio-coated Materialsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Driving sustainability in the automotive industry: bio-coated materials and modern strategies

Mendanha,

Carvalho,

Silva

et al. 2024

Academia Materials Science

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Life Cycle Assessment of Carbon Capture by an Intelligent Vertical Plant Factory within an Industrial Park

Chen,

Dong,

Lei

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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Bio-based carbon capture and utilization emerges as a critical pathway to mitigate carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from industrial activities. Within this context, plant factories become an innovative solution for biological carbon capture within industrial parks, fed with the substantial carbon emissions inherent in industrial exhaust gases to maximize their carbon sequestration capabilities. Among the various plant species suitable for such plant factories, Pennisetum giganteum becomes a candidate with the best potential, characterized by its high photosynthetic efficiency (rapid growth rate), perennial feature, and significant industrial value. This paper studies the feasibility of cultivating Pennisetum giganteum within an intelligent plant factory situated in an industrial park. An automated and intelligent plant factory was designed and established, in which multiple rounds of Pennisetum giganteum cultivations were performed, and life cycle assessment (LCA) was carried out to quantitatively evaluate its carbon capture capacity. The results show that the primary carbon emission in the plant factory arises from the lighting phase, constituting 67% of carbon emissions, followed by other processes (15%) and the infrastructure (10%). The absorption of CO2 during Pennisetum giganteum growth in the plant factory effectively mitigates carbon emissions from industrial exhaust gases. The production of 1 kg of dry Pennisetum giganteum leads to a net reduction in emissions by 0.35 kg CO2 equivalent. A plant factory with dimensions of 3 m × 6 m × 2.8 m can annually reduce carbon emissions by 174 kg, with the annual carbon sequestration per unit area increased by 56% compared to open-field cultivation. Furthermore, large-scale plant factories exhibit the potential to offset the carbon emissions of entire industrial parks. These findings confirm the viability of bio-based carbon capture using intelligent plant factories, highlighting its potential for carbon capture within industrial parks.

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Sustainable Textiles from Unconventional Biomaterials—Cactus Based

Abstract: This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https:// creativecommons.org/licenses/by/ 4.0/).

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Driving sustainability in the automotive industry: bio-coated materials and modern strategies

Driving sustainability in the automotive industry: bio-coated materials and modern strategies

Life Cycle Assessment of Carbon Capture by an Intelligent Vertical Plant Factory within an Industrial Park

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