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Ecology, Textile
Advances in Recycling of Textiles Aiming at Circularity – Part 1
The textile industry's environmental impact has worsened due to the rise of synthetic polyester fibers and fast fashion. These fibers are poorly biodegradable, contributing to long-term pollution. In the EU, 12 kg of textile waste per person is gener...
Textile
Advances on Wool Dyeing and Finishing
The main environmental challenges in wool dyeing & finishing are the use of hexavalent chromium in the dyeing process, AOX in anti-felting/ shrink resist finishing and mothproof agents. The alternatives discussed in this article include the use o...
Ecology, Energy, Textile
Increasing the Energy Efficiency and Reducing CO2 Emissions in Dyeing and Finishing Processes
The textile industry is a major contributor to global CO₂ emissions due to its intensive energy use, particularly in dyeing and finishing processes. This article explores practical strategies and innovative technologies that can dramatically improve...
Chemistry
Einstein´s theory of relativity explains why mercury is liquid
Scientists from New Zealand, France, and Germany have solved the old "mystery" why mercury is liquid at room temperature. The study used advanced computer models of theoretical chemistry to prove that the low melting point is due to mercury's special...
Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Pharma
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Scientific Research
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming scientific research by accelerating data analysis, automating experiments, and enhancing knowledge discovery. AI platforms such as Semantic Scholar, Sparrho, and OpenResearcher streamline literature review...
Ecology, Textile
The risks and alternatives of APEO and NPEO in textiles part 2
The second part of this article series gives information about alternative products, global regulations and environmental advantages, after the ban of APEO in Europe. Moreover, the results of the Greenpeace research about nonylphenol ethoxylate resid...
Ecology, Textile
Dyeing with supercritical CO2 – finally a success story?
Dyeing in supercritical CO2 could finally be on track for success after 25 years of development. Originally an idea of German universities, it was developed and brought to market by the Dutch start-up company DyeCoo. With this innovative, environment...
Textile
Finally the digital revolution in textile ink jet printing has started
Digital (ink jet) printing combines many advantages: easy coloration, direct printing off the computer screen, no screens, no colour kitchen, and attractive designs. Due to latest advances in printing speed technology a significantly accelerated grow...
Ecology, Textile
The risks and alternatives of APEO and NPEO in textiles part 1
The environmental activist group Greenpeace runs the Detox campaign requesting from international fashion brands to eliminate alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEOs) from their supply chain. In response to the Detox campaign, a group of international retaile...
Ecology, Textile
Advances in Recycling of Textiles Aiming at Circularity – Part 2
The textile industry is facing significant technical challenges as it transitions from a resource-intensive and polluting sector to a circular, sustainable model. Overcoming these hurdles requires advanced recycling technologies, substantial investme...