ACS Applied Polymer Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(23), P. 14598 - 14607
Published: Nov. 18, 2024
The
mechanical
performance
of
mixed
plastic
waste
from
shredder
residue
is
hindered
by
brittleness
and
catastrophic
failure,
limiting
its
potential
applications.
In
this
study,
the
properties
enhanced
reinforcement
with
rayon
fibers
through
a
wet
powder
impregnation
process
to
leverage
fiber's
ductility
entanglement.
However,
remains
poorly
dispersed
in
water
during
composite
manufacturing,
resulting
consolidated
composite,
which
further
deteriorates
1.5%
strain-at-break
0.7%.
To
address
issue,
addition
sodium
dodecyl
sulfate
(SDS)
surfactant
explored,
where
optimal
concentration
found
beyond
critical
micelle
at
10
mM.
Lowering
surface
tension
adsorption
SDS
on
facilitated
homogeneous
dispersion
particles,
well-consolidated
fiber-reinforced
composites.
30
wt
%
prepared
demonstrated
progressive
failure
behavior,
exhibiting
8%
remarkable
350%
increase
impact
strength
compared
unreinforced
plastic.
This
approach
provides
platform
overcome
inherent
limitations
waste,
offering
waste-derived
alternatives
reducing
need
for
fossil-derived
virgin
materials
wide
range
noncritical
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(5), P. 628 - 628
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
The
growing
environmental
impact
of
textile
waste,
fueled
by
the
rapid
rise
in
global
fiber
production,
underscores
urgent
need
for
sustainable
end-of-life
solutions.
This
review
explores
cutting-edge
pathways
waste
management,
spotlighting
innovations
that
reduce
reliance
on
incineration
and
landfilling
while
driving
material
circularity.
It
highlights
advancements
collection,
sorting,
pretreatment
technologies,
as
well
both
established
emerging
recycling
methods.
Smart
collection
systems
utilizing
tags
sensors
show
great
promise
streamlining
logistics
automating
pick-up
routes
transactions.
For
automated
technologies
like
near-infrared
hyperspectral
imaging
lead
way
accurate
scalable
separation.
Automated
disassembly
techniques
are
effective
at
removing
problematic
elements,
though
other
pretreatments,
such
color
finish
removal,
still
to
be
customized
specific
streams.
Mechanical
is
ideal
textiles
with
strong
mechanical
properties
but
has
limitations,
particularly
blended
fabrics,
cannot
repeated
endlessly.
Polymer
recycling-through
melting
or
dissolving
polymers-produces
higher-quality
recycled
materials
comes
high
energy
solvent
demands.
Chemical
recycling,
especially
solvolysis
pyrolysis,
excels
breaking
down
synthetic
polymers
polyester,
potential
yield
virgin-quality
monomers.
Meanwhile,
biological
methods,
their
infancy,
natural
fibers
cotton
wool.
When
methods
not
viable,
gasification
can
used
convert
into
synthesis
gas.
concludes
future
hinges
integrating
sorting
advancing
solvent-based
chemical
technologies.
These
innovations,
supported
eco-design
principles,
progressive
policies,
industry
collaboration,
essential
building
a
resilient,
circular
economy.
Textile Research Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 4, 2025
The
extensive
production
of
waste
wool
in
the
textile
industry
poses
significant
environmental
challenges.
To
address
this
issue,
we
present
a
novel
recycling
approach
that
transforms
into
carbonized,
porous,
and
C/N/O
co-doped
TiO
2
composite
material.
This
was
achieved
through
simple
one-step
hydrothermal
synthesis
followed
by
calcination
either
nitrogen
or
an
air
atmosphere.
innovative
method
not
only
repurposes
but
also
creates
material
with
impressive
adsorption
photocatalytic
properties,
offering
new
solution
for
remediation.
process
effectively
dispersed
nanoparticles,
increasing
number
active
sites.
When
calcined
atmosphere,
graphitization
biochar
enhanced,
doping
achieved,
oxygen
vacancies
were
created,
all
which
significantly
improved
performance.
resulting
exhibited
capacity
methylene
blue
dye
13.8
times
higher
than
untreated
sample,
9.9
sample
air.
Furthermore,
retained
99%
its
original
after
second
cycle,
indicating
strong
potential.
Photocatalytic
performance
tests
showed
marked
improvement
degradation
efficiency
blue,
Congo
red,
tetracycline
hydrochloride
under
simulated
solar
irradiation.
primary
species
involved
singlet
(
1
O
)
photogenerated
holes
(h
+
),
while
superoxide
radicals
([Formula:
see
text])
hydroxyl
(‧OH)
contributed
to
photodegradation
blue.
use
as
catalyst
support
extends
practical
applications
helps
reduce
impact
organic
pollutants.
ACS Omega,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 19, 2025
As
textile
production
continues
to
grow
worldwide,
managing
the
mounting
waste
generated
by
this
industry
is
becoming
an
urgent
environmental
concern.
Globally,
over
92
million
tons
of
are
produced
annually,
much
which
incinerated
or
disposed
in
landfills,
contributing
greenhouse
gas
emissions,
soil
and
water
contamination,
ecosystem
harm.
This
review
explores
how
chemical
biotechnological
methods,
such
as
acid
hydrolysis
(achieving
up
70%
glucose
recovery)
enzymatic
recycling
(reducing
energy
consumption
approximately
20%
compared
conventional
methods),
can
transform
into
valuable
resources,
fostering
a
shift
toward
circular
economy
that
minimizes
reliance
on
virgin
materials.
However,
diverse
nature
waste─particularly
mixed
fibers
materials
treated
with
various
finishes
additives─adds
complexity
processes,
often
necessitating
specific
pretreatment
steps
ensure
both
efficiency
economic
viability.
Scalable
solutions
advanced
solvent
recovery
systems,
optimized
techniques,
fluidized-bed
pyrolysis
(which
increase
bio-oil
yields
25%
fixed-bed
reactors)
play
crucial
roles
making
more
sustainable
adaptable
at
industrial
scale.
By
addressing
these
technical
financial
challenges,
improve
sustainability
practices,
reducing
resilience.
also
suggests
several
future
directions
enhance
scalability
compatibility
goals,
highlighting
potential
for
technologies
create
secondary
support
greener
practices
management.
Through
continued
innovation
commitment
better
balance
resource
feasibility,
unlocking
substantial
opportunities
mitigate
impact
resource-efficient,
future.
Sci,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
7(2), P. 46 - 46
Published: April 9, 2025
Microbial
enzymes
have
revolutionised
the
textile
industry
by
replacing
harmful
chemicals
with
eco-friendly
alternatives,
enhancing
processes
such
as
desizing,
scouring,
dyeing,
finishing,
and
promoting
water
conservation
while
reducing
pollution.
This
review
explores
role
of
like
amylases,
pectinases,
cellulases,
catalases,
laccases,
peroxidases
in
sustainable
processing,
focusing
on
their
ability
to
mitigate
environmental
pollution
from
effluents.
The
also
examines
types
characteristics
hazardous
waste
evaluates
traditional
treatment
methods,
highlighting
alternatives
microbial
enzyme
treatments
for
effluent
treatment.
Recent
advancements
recombinant
technology,
including
engineering
immobilisation
techniques
enhance
stability,
reusability,
catalytic
performance,
are
explored.
Additionally,
potential
extremozymes
processing
is
explored,
emphasising
stability
under
harsh
industrial
conditions.
Strategies
through
enzyme-based
presented,
principles
circular
economy.
addresses
challenges
scalability,
cost,
process
optimisation,
proposing
solutions
outlining
future
directions
widespread
adoption
production
management.
underscores
transformative
achieving
greener
manufacturing
practices.
Advanced Sustainable Systems,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 21, 2025
Abstract
The
increasing
use
of
e‐textiles
in
healthcare,
sports,
and
fashion
has
coined
a
new
frontier
scientific
innovation.
However,
unique
compositions
embedded
electronic
elements
these
pose
significant
challenges
for
end‐of‐life
management,
markedly
recycling
sustainable
design.
This
review
explores
the
landscape
design
e‐textiles,
underlining
need
innovative
approaches
to
mitigate
ecological
economic
impacts.
By
employing
systematic
approach,
paper
seeks
provide
comprehensive
understanding
current
state
smart
textiles,
technologies,
shortcomings,
identify
challenges,
propose
future
directions
textile
waste
management.
Starting
with
an
overview
textiles
their
growing
applications,
highlights
importance
industry
address
escalating
e‐waste
concerns.
It
evaluates
consequences
waste,
underscoring
urgency
efficient
systems.
Current
technologies
are
highlighted,
alongside
limitations
associated
material
composition,
inadequate
separation
techniques,
quality
degradation.
Emerging
such
as
advanced
de‐embedding
techniques
processes,
presented
promising
solutions
overcome
traditional
difficulties.
concept
sustainability
is
explored,
focusing
on
strategies
enhance
recyclability
reduce
environmental
footprints.
Additionally,
identifies
key
barriers
technological,
economic,
regulatory
hurdles,
proposes
opportunities
foster
circular
economy.