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Treatment of Textile Wastewater using Bentonite Clay as a Natural Coagulant
Abstract: The main objective of the present study was treatment of dye waste by coagulation with clay to achieve maximum removal efficiency of color and sludge.The present study was aimed to investigate the effects of bentonite clay as coagulant in treatment of textile wastewater. The coagulant prepared was employed for the removal of sludge at the different doses. The maximum coagulant for removal of colour and sludge was found at an …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 24–27 Read article
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Synthesis and Characterization of Co-Doped ZnO Nanoparticles by Electrochemical Method: Photodegradation Kinetics of Bromophenol Blue Dye, Textile Effluent and Study of Antibacterial Activity
Abstract: ZnO nanoparticles doped with cobalt were synthesized by electrochemical method. The crystal structure and surface morphology were characterized by X-Ray diffraction and Scanning electron microscopy. The optical properties were studied by UV-Vis spectroscopy and from this the band gap energy was found to be 3.17 eV. The XRD data revealed that the crystalline size to be ~21.23 nm. The functional group test was done by FTIR-spectroscopy. SEM results showed the …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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An Outlook on Colored Cotton for Eco-friendly Textile Industries
Abstract: AbstractCotton is mainly a fiber yielding crop of worldwide importance. India is the first country for the marketable cultivation of hybrid cotton. It is one of the mainly significant commercial crops of India and is the only major natural source of fiber. It plays a prevailing role in its Agrarian and industrialized country as the backbone of fabric industry, which consumes 70% of the country's total fiber yield. Thus, cotton …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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Fungal Biosorption: An Innovative Treatment Method for the Removal of Textile Dyes
Abstract: Basic fuchsin is a potential toxic, irritant and carcinogenic dye. Conventional dye effluent treatment strategies can cause extreme ecological problems. Therefore, the present study was focused on the sorption of Basic fuchsin dye by dead Aspergillus niger biomass at different pH (pH 6.0, pH 6.5, pH 7.0 and pH 7.5) from aqueous dye solution. Maximum dye removal was observed at pH 7.0 (80.42%). The equilibrium data were analyzed by employing …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 82–89 Read article
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Comparative study of the Antibacterial Properties of Modified Textile Materials with Different Metal Nanoparticles
Abstract: A number of metal particles have proven antibacterial properties. In this study, a comparative analysis was made of two types of metal particles: zinc oxide and titanium oxide nanoparticles respectively, which were deposited on cellulose material and were fixed by means of a cross-linked gelatin hydrogel. Three methods were applied under different reaction conditions for obtaining the biocomposite materials. The biomaterials were investigated by means of scanning electron microscopy, transmittance …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 92–101 Read article
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Process of Decolourisation of Textile Dye Using Electrocoagulation and It’s Modelling Using Artificial Neural Network
Abstract: Electrochemical technology encompasses a wide spectrum of technologies and makes numerous contributions towards a cleaner environment. In this work, the decolourization of the synthetic fabric dye solution containing CIBA (Company for Chemical Industry Basel) Red by electrocoagulation method has been investigated. Investigations have also been conducted on the impact of operational variables on colour removal effectiveness, including beginning pH, electrolysis duration, distance between electrodes. An electrode retention time, dye focus. …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 28–38 Read article
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Application of Heterogeneous Catalytic Technology based Solar Reactor for Treatment of Textile Effluent Water by Sunlight
Abstract: To work on sustainable wastewater treatment method based on solar radiations is a challenging task for scientists. We have used sunlight, a renewable and constant source of energy, to take the substantial advantages of PCD (photo catalytic degradation) technique for the treatment of polluted water. The photocatalyst (TiO2) can remove most of the water soluble organic pollutants of water in sun light. This technique is very much cost effective and …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Synthesis of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles using Ultrasound for the Treatment of Textile Organic Dyes (Reactive Black 5 and Basic Blue 3)
Abstract: This paper describes the ultrasound assisted synthesis of copper oxide (CuO) nanoparticles using copper nitrate trihydrate and ammonium carbonate as reactants. The resultant product, copper carbonate was calcined at 400°C which was chosen based on the thermogravimetric analysis of copper carbonate precipitate. The final product CuO nanoparticles characterized by X-Ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDAX), particle size analyzer (PSA) and Brunner-Emmet-Teller surface area analyzer (BET) …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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Degradation of Synthetic Reactive Red Dye and Bioremediation of Textile Effluent Using Penicillium chrysogenum in a Fluidized-Bed Reactor
Abstract: 800x600 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Bioremediation of reactive red dye using five fungal species (Aspergillus niger, Penicillium chrysogenum, Fusarium oxysporum, Trichoderma harzianum and Sacchromyces cerevisiae) was studied in a shake flask system for 13 days. A. niger (91%) and P. chrysogenum (91%) were efficient decolorizers of red dye followed by F. oxysporum, and T. harzianum (84% and 53% respectively). Decolorization efficiency of P. chrysogenum in fluidized-bed …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 39–45 Read article
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Recycling Waste Clothes for a Greener Future
Abstract: The exponential development of fashion and textile industries around the world largely increase, the production of waste cloth has grown by a steep rate, presenting serious environmental issues in terms of landfill garbage, greenhouse gas emissions and waste depletion. Millions of tons of textiles are disposed of every year, and the recycling of waste cloth has become one of the critical solutions to a circular economy in the process of …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Noise and Pollution Control · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Comparative Assessment (Qualitative and Quantitative) of Industrial Wastewater from Different Units of Fabric Processing Unit
Abstract: Abstract Water, a natural resource, has been under severe stress due to increased consumption that followed industrialization. There is a greater need to optimize, reuse, recycle and treat the industrial and domestic wastewater as far as possible. In a wet processing industry in India, average consumption of water is about 45–80 liter per kg of fabric. Fabric processing unit of textile industry have varied effluents discharged from its machines that …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Inclusion of Silver Ions into Modified Cellulosic Fabrics for Durable and Improved Antibacterial Activity
Abstract: Silver ions were added to β-cyclodextrin-grafted organic cotton to create antibacterial fabrics that are more effective and long-lasting. In the presence of sodium hypophosphite, citric acid was used as a cross-linker to graft β-cyclodextrin onto the fabric, cementing the structure for ten minutes at 150°C. The presence of silver ions on the grafted fabric was verified by UV-visible and FTIR spectral studies of β-cyclodextrin, β-cyclodextrin-grafted fabric, ungrafted fabric, silver ions, …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 39–52 Read article
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Development and Characterization of Bottom Ash–Fly Ash–GGBS-Based Geopolymer Composites for Sustainable Applications
Abstract: The growing demand for sustainable construction materials has spotlighted geopolymer concrete (GPC) as an environmentally viable substitute for conventional cement-based systems. This study presents an innovative dual-waste valorization approach, integrating pulverized bottom ash (BA) and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) as binders while replacing sodium silicate (Na₂SiO₃) in the alkaline activator with treated textile effluent. Unlike prior works that focus solely on solid waste incorporation, this research pioneers the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 32–42 Read article
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Future Fibers for the Airport Engineering
Abstract: This paper explores the use of advanced fibers in drone technology, with a specific focus on textiles for drone body structures. As drones continue to evolve, selecting materials that enhance performance, durability, and sustainability has become increasingly critical. Traditionally, drone components rely on resin-based composites for strength and rigidity. However, recent advancements demonstrate that certain fibers can achieve exceptional structural performance without the need for resin. The study emphasizes materials …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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Extraction, Stability, and Application of Natural Dye from Spathodea campanulata Flower: A Study on Shelf Life, Yield, and Fabric Dyeing Potential
Abstract: The growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic dyes has led to increased interest in natural dye sources. Spathodea campanulata, commonly known as the African Tulip Tree, is a potential source of natural dye due to its vibrant floral pigments. This study focuses on the extraction, yield, stability, and application of the dye obtained from Spathodea campanulata flowers. The dye was extracted using an aqueous method, and its …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 8–15 Read article
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Design and Performance Analysis of an UWB Wearable Patch Antenna for WBAN Applications
Abstract: In this paper we represent an ultra-wide band wearable textile antenna for body area network. The proposed antenna consists of a decagonal radiating patch and a partial ground plane with a square slot. For textile antenna, the textile materials and the planer shapes provide a smooth integration into clothing while preserving the characteristic properties of the textile. The ultra-wide band for these types of antenna is achieved by optimizing the …
Published in Journal of Communication Engineering & Systems · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Signaling Techniques in Telecommunication Network
Abstract: The importance of wearable products such as wearable textile antenna is increasing day by day because of the recent miniaturization of wireless devices. In the last few years it has received a vast amount of attention due to utilization in smart clothing and future consumer-centric communication technologies. The main challenges for designing textile antennas are low weight, low profile and low cost. The fabrication technique and the use of materials …
Published in Recent Trends in Electronics Communication Systems · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 48–55 Read article
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Design and Performance Analysis of Different UWB Modified Circular and Ring-shaped Microstrip Patch Antennas
Abstract: The importance of wearable products such as wearable textile antenna is increasing day by day because of the recent miniaturization of wireless devices. In the last few years it has received a vast amount of attention due to utilization in smart clothing and future consumer-centric communication technologies. The main challenges for designing textile antennas are low weight, low profile and low cost. The fabrication technique and the use of materials …
Published in Recent Trends in Electronics Communication Systems · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 9–28 Read article
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Application of Cleaner Production Measures in a Thread Dyeing Company
Abstract: The goal of this work is to implement a plan to minimize waste and emissions in a dyeing company specializing in thread from Salcajá, Quetzaltenango, South Western Guatemala, by way of cleaner production measures. To this end, a series of actions to reduce the pollution generated by the company were proposed and evaluated. Of all the measures considered in this work, that gave the best results, namely good manufacturing practices, …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 23–35 Read article
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Treatment of Synthetic Dye and Real Industrial Effluent Using Different Photo-catalysts
Abstract: Organic dyes are now one of the most common types of toxins released into the atmosphere, particularly from the textile sector. Organic dyes poisonous in nature and harmful to living organismsand ecosystems and Humans hence, therapy of these dangerous dyes before release into the environment is critical. Several ways have been used to solve this challenge, including physical, chemical, and biological methods. Photocatalysis is currently most of the advanced oxidationprocesses, …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 40–43 Read article