Textile dyes and human health: a systematic and citation network analysis review

Abstract

This study reviewed 155 journal articles that examined the adverse effects of textile dyes on human health. The distribution of these articles was investigated in terms of journal type, year of publication, methodologies and research contexts. Based on the use of citation network analysis, an objective approach for identifying clusters of articles in the literature, three major research domains of textile dyes on human health issues were found, dermatological effect, toxicological effect and respiratory effect. Further investigation was done by conducting a Main Path Analysis of the articles to draw a map of knowledge structure within each research domain. Finally, future research opportunities and directions were proposed for each research domain from a human health perspective.

The Role of Information Systems in the Sustainable Development of Enterprises: A Systematic Literature Network Analysis

“…Given that IT schemes are social-oriented technologies, IS require detailed systematic literature reviews, as these can point out relevant studies by using explicit methodology (i.e., main path analysis) [37,38]. Therefore, previous research [39,40] has also used SLNA to build up knowledge structures in specific research fields, such as supply chain risk management [41], occupational health and safety issues in operations management [39], and textile dyes and human health [40]. SLNA can integrate the advantages of systematic literature reviews and citation network analyses.…”

Raman spectrometry as a screening tool for solvent-extracted azo dyes from polyester-based textile fibres

“…The adverse effects encountered can vary with the country involved, patient type, and dye class. However, the most common health problems concerning disperse dyes are dye dermatitis, followed by toxicological and respiratory effects [10]. Also, the presence of synthetic azo dyes on polyester fibres, especially benzidine-based azo dyes containing aromatic amines, is considered key factor in the genesis and development of different types of cancers [6].…”

A low‐voltage pulse electrolysis method for the degradation of anthraquinone and azo dyes in chloride medium by anodic oxidation on Ti/IrO2‐RuO2‐SnO2 electrodes

“…The wastewater from textile processes, kraft mills, tanneries, foods, cosmetics, and other dyeing processes are strongly colored and contain high concentrations of organic pollutants, which are toxic and carcinogenic to aquatic life (Bilal et al, ; Pinheiro, Touraud, & Thomas, ). In terms of human health, textile dyes may also cause dermatological, toxicological, and respiratory effects due to contact allergies, occupational exposure, and genetic damage (Tang, Lo, & Kan, ). Currently, removal of textile dyes from wastewater involves physical, chemical, and biological technologies, including adsorption, flocculation/coagulation, precipitation, membrane filtration, photocatalytic degradation, ion exchange, chemical and electrochemical oxidation, and biological oxidation (Li et al, ; Pereira, Viegas, Coelho, Robalo, & Martins, ; Xu et al, ).…”