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Ecological Approaches to Textile Dyeing: A Review

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  • Livia Lara

    (Centre for Textile Science and Technology (2C2T), Department of Textile Engineering, University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal)

  • Isabel Cabral

    (Centre for Textile Science and Technology (2C2T), Department of Textile Engineering, University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal)

  • Joana Cunha

    (Centre for Textile Science and Technology (2C2T), Department of Textile Engineering, University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal)

Abstract

Conventional dyeing processes currently practiced in the textile industry have a great environmental impact, mainly in relation to the quantity and pollution of water, use of toxic chemicals, atmospheric emissions, and high energy consumption. This study aims to discuss the relationship between the variables that involve conventional dyeing processes and environmental issues. It presents the mapping of the materials and emerging technologies for ecological coloration, specifically for the pretreatment and dyeing stages. Regarding pretreatment, it discusses biochemical (enzymes) and physical treatment (ultraviolet radiation, plasma, and ozone technology) approaches. With respect to the dyeing processes, it addresses ecological materials (natural dyes) and emerging technologies (such as plasma, supercritical CO 2 , AirDye ® , ultrasonic, microwave, Nano-Dye TM , and electrochemical). Given the importance of ecological coloration, this study provides important reflections on the urgency of resolving issues related to barriers and economic viability in the implementation of the alternatives presented and demonstrates the need to develop educational projects to prepare fashion and textile professionals.

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  • Livia Lara & Isabel Cabral & Joana Cunha, 2022. "Ecological Approaches to Textile Dyeing: A Review," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(14), pages 1-17, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:14:y:2022:i:14:p:8353-:d:858077
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    Cited by:

    1. Meral Özomay, 2023. "Sustainable and Environmental Dyeing with MAUT Method Comparative Selection of the Dyeing Recipe," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(3), pages 1-14, February.
    2. Nhung T. Tuyet Hoang & D. Duc Nguyen, 2023. "Improving the Degradation Kinetics of Industrial Dyes with Chitosan/TiO 2 /Glycerol Films for the Sustainable Recovery of Chitosan from Waste Streams," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(8), pages 1-16, April.
    3. Fatemeh Shahmoradi Ghaheh & Aminoddin Haji & Elaheh Daneshvar, 2023. "Sustainable Dyeing Process for Nylon 6 Fabrics by Rhubarb Flower Using Different Bio-Mordants," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(12), pages 1-15, June.

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