There
are
considerable
financial
and
environmental
advantages
to
using
biopolymers
in
the
textile
business.
Biopolymers
polymers
that
compostable
biodegradable
produced
from
natural
feedstock
includes
plants,
animals,
microbes.
A
significant
amount
of
innovative
material
derived
sustainable
polymeric
resources,
such
as
cellulose,
etc.
In
particular,
generated
naturally
occurring
substances
environmentally
friendly,
harmless,
recyclable
materials.
The
ability
lessen
volume
plastics
waste
by
sector
is
one
key
these
can
take
place
typical
synthetic
materials
made
petroleum,
which
not
require
several
centuries
break
down.
industry
may
its
influence
on
environment
help
build
a
healthier
era
employing
biopolymers.
potentially
profit
economically
use
Financially
speaking,
more
attractive
modern
world
much
less
costly
low
cost
with
practical
availability.
They
be
at
cheaper
price
like
polymers,
they
do
need
petro
mostly
energy.
Yet,
there
drawbacks
sector.
For
instance,
could
strong
durable
traditional
might
processing
steps.
summary,
have
substantial
positive
impact
both
economy.
ecological
effects
their
for
will
covered
this
chapter.
economy
addressed
through
methods.
Textile Research Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
94(3-4), P. 508 - 529
Published: Nov. 7, 2023
The
fast
fashion
trends
in
the
textile
industry
have
resulted
high
consumption
of
fiber
with
concomitant
generation
waste.
Awareness
environmental
pollution
resulting
from
production
and
disposal
has
increased
significantly.
This
increase
pushed
research
activities
toward
more
sustainable
recycling
alternatives
to
properly
handle
end-of-life
textiles.
review
provides
an
overview
existing
technologies,
latest
developments,
studies
on
technologies
employed
industry.
Different
types
recycling—mechanical,
chemical,
biochemical
standard
fabrics
used
garments,
cotton,
wool,
polyester,
polyamide
6
6,
acrylic—are
explored.
Recent
advances
such
as
advanced
sorting
techniques,
innovative
chemical
processing,
emerging
processes
are
revealed.
also
highlights
efforts
being
made
by
various
agencies
companies
facilitating
employing
a
commercial
scale.
Various
methods
for
efficient
waste
identification
discussed.
reviewed
revealed
that
most
were
conducted
post-industrial
waste,
which
tends
be
homogenous
dyes
fibers
present
It
suggested
post-consumer
textiles
could
recycled
using
biological
options
potential
valorize
into
high-value
products.
Textile Research Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
94(15-16), P. 1798 - 1814
Published: March 18, 2024
The
clothing,
footwear,
and
household
textiles
sectors
play
a
significant
role,
providing
employment
opportunities
on
global
scale.
However,
they
are
also
associated
with
considerable
consumption
of
natural
resources,
leading
to
high
levels
water
pollution
emissions
greenhouse
gases,
contributing
climate
change.
carbon
footprint
(CF)
depends
generally
fabric
types
production
processes.
Natural
fibers
such
as
cotton,
wool,
silk,
have
lower
CF
when
compared
synthetic
fabrics
polyester
nylon,
requiring
more
energy
chemicals
during
production.
In
addition,
manufactured
through
eco-friendly
methods,
closed-loop
systems
sustainable
processes,
significantly
than
those
produced
using
conventional
means.
Accordingly,
there
is
perceived
need
for
comprehensive
studies
that
investigate
the
environmental
implications
textile
sector.
Considering
these
concerns,
study
was
undertaken
topic,
encompassing
literature
review
data
collection
so
present
an
overview
impacts
results
from
research
show
resource
sector,
particularly
its
CF,
demands
urgent
action
in
order
reduce
impacts.
Also,
actionable
measures
needed
industry.
These
described
paper,
along
obstacles
be
overcome
not
only
this
but
pursue
objectives
outlined
development
goals.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(11), P. 2238 - 2238
Published: May 31, 2022
In
tissue
engineering,
three-dimensional
(3D)
printing
is
an
emerging
approach
to
producing
functioning
constructs
repair
wounds
and
or
replace
sick
tissue/organs.
It
allows
for
precise
control
of
materials
other
components
in
the
automated
way,
potentially
permitting
great
throughput
production.
An
ink
made
using
one
multiple
biomaterials
can
be
3D
printed
into
by
process;
though
promising
have
also
been
reported
ability
lead
emergence
unforeseen
illnesses
failure
due
biomaterial-related
infections.
Numerous
approaches
and/or
strategies
developed
combat
infections,
among
them,
natural
biomaterials,
surface
treatment
incorporating
inorganic
agents
widely
employed
construct
fabrication
printing.
Despite
various
attempts
synthesize
optimize
inks
printing,
incidence
infection
implanted
remains
most
significant
issues.
For
first
time,
here
we
present
overview
with
antibacterial
properties
focusing
on
principles
accomplish
anti-infective
properties,
synthesis
metallic
ion-containing
ink,
chitosan-containing
inks,
inks.
Related
discussions
regarding
mechanics
biofilm
formation
performance
are
presented,
along
future
perspectives
importance
developing
printable
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(19), P. 14474 - 14474
Published: Oct. 4, 2023
The
growing
awareness
of
environmental
issues
and
the
pursuit
sustainable
materials
have
sparked
a
substantial
surge
in
research
focused
on
biodegradable
materials,
including
fibers.
Within
spectrum
fabrication
techniques,
melt-spinning
has
emerged
as
an
eco-friendly
scalable
method
for
making
fibers
from
plastics
(preferably
bio-based),
intended
various
applications.
This
paper
provides
comprehensive
overview
advancements
realm
melt-spun
It
delves
into
global
concerns
related
to
micro-
nanoplastics
(MNPs)
introduces
concept
literature
review
monofilaments
multifilaments
unveils
diverse
range
polymers
copolymers
that
been
subjected
testing
characterization
their
processing
capabilities
performance
resultant
fibers,
particularly
mechanical,
thermal,
biodegradation
perspectives.
discusses
impact
different
factors
such
polymer
structure,
parameters,
conditions
ultimate
properties,
encompassing
spinnability,
mechanical
thermal
performance,
biodegradation,
with
schematic
correlations
provided.
Additionally,
manuscript
touches
upon
applications
sectors
clothing,
technical
textiles,
agriculture,
biomedical
applications,
remediation.
also
spotlights
challenges
encountered
commercialization
these
addresses
potential
solutions,
outlines
future
prospects.
Finally,
by
shedding
light
latest
developments,
challenges,
opportunities
field,
this
endeavors
stimulate
further
innovation
adoption
seeks
unlock
contribute
realization
more
environmentally
conscious
society.
Macromol—A Journal of Macromolecular Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
3(2), P. 120 - 148
Published: April 15, 2023
The
recovery
and
recycling
of
textile
waste
is
becoming
urgent
since
textiles
are
generating
more
waste.
In
one
year,
about
92
million
tons
produced
the
fashion
industry
accounts
for
58
plastic
per
year.
Several
different
synthetic
fibres
used
in
textiles,
thanks
to
their
excellent
processability
mechanical
properties,
but
on
other
hand,
difficulties
linked
end
life
release
microplastics
from
them
during
washing
currently
a
cause
great
concern.
this
context,
policy
actions
have
been
aimed
at
promoting
replacing
fossil-based
with
biobased
fibres.
current
review,
considering
both
scientific
papers
published
international
journals
web
sources,
considers
sorting
possible
polyesters,
polyamides
acrylics.
Nevertheless,
contamination
presence
mixed
fabrics
another
issue
face
recycling.
Methodologies
solve
elastane,
present
stretch
fabrics,
as
well
possibility
non-woven
composite
sector
investigated.
Moreover,
chemical
enzymatic
fossil
polymers
also
considered.
Thanks
comprehensive
scheme
it
deduce
that,
while
use
materials
should
rapidly
increase
applications,
perspective
obtained
into
durable
and/or
high-performance
products
seems
most
promising.
Chemistry and Ecology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
40(2), P. 136 - 165
Published: Jan. 4, 2024
Plastic
is
ubiquitously
present
in
the
environment
due
to
its
low
biodegradability.
Microplastics
(MPs)
are
degraded
form
of
plastic
having
a
diameter
ranging
from
0.1
µm
5
mm.
The
review
aims
sum
up
MP
pollution
aquatic
ecosystems
India
assess
probable
effects
MPs
organisms,
and
find
out
possible
remedies
remove
MPs.
In
India,
concentrations
were
found
maximum
surface
sediment
estuarine
ecosystem
water
sample
Hooghly
River.
Maximum
MPs-based
works
focused
on
ocean,
sea,
systems
southern
states
India.
Once
entering
soil
sediment,
cause
detrimental
health
living
beings.
Generally,
combined
remediation
methods
exhibited
better
removal
efficiency.
Some
microbial
bioremediators
effectively
being
used
for
systems.
This
study
will
be
useful
making
precise
decisions
regarding
strengthening
law
control
pollution,
promoting
regular
monitoring
Indian
systems,
implementing
process.
It
not
only
save
our
exposure
but
also
improve
standards
status
people
developing
countries.
