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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...
Ecology, Textile
Safer Textiles: How the Industry is Phasing Out Toxic and Hazardous Ingredients
In recent years, the textile industry has come under growing pressure to address the environmental and health impacts of its chemical use. Legal regulations and demands from major international retailers have prompted significant changes in textile m...
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...
Chemistry, Textile
Ionic liquids for the textile industry – part 2
Part 2 of this article reviews ionic liquids, a comparably new substance class, for applications in the textile industry. In particular, fibre manufacturing and coloration.
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
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...
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...
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...
Business, Textile
Textile printing supplier SPGPrints acquired by financial investor Investcorp
Financial investors are taking more interest in the textile printing and digital printing space. Investcorp has announced the acquisition of SPGPrints Group. SPGPrints, a Dutch company formerly known as Stork Prints, is a leading supplier of printing...
Energy, Physics
e-cat – the fading dream for free and abundant energy
Lack of independent verification, issues with patents and trademarks, questionable scientific basis - the e-cat dream for free and abundant energy is fading