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31 articles for “textile waste”
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Conversion of Textile Waste Yarns to Candle Product by Designing Simple Candle Producing Machine
Abstract: During the production of yarn in textile industry, there is high waste generation due to different reasons. These wastes are used for the production of candle and tapper product. In order to be competitive with companies performing similar operation, it requires changing this waste into some product. Since there is no other sector, which produces candle from waste yarn in Ethiopia, and candles are currently imported, which increases the product …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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Development of Durable Panels from Consumer Clothing and Garment Cutting Waste Textile Materials
Abstract: This paper examines the creation of eco-friendly durable panels developed from recycled textile waste. The primary sources of textile waste are, the used consumer clothing materials and garment cut waste fabric materials. The accumulation of textile waste affects our environment and increases the landfills. In this research, we developed a new process and method to recycle the textile waste and transform them into durable panel, a sustainable alternative to traditional …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 52–63 Read article
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Study of the Effect of Rice Husk As An Active Low-cost Adsorbant for Textile Wastewater Treatment
Abstract: Textile wastewater contains different colors which are harmful to the environment. Activated carbon can be used for the decolorization of textile wastewater. Most of the textile plants do not use the activated carbon due to its expensive cost and still it was classified as imported item. Low-cost adsorbant produced from locally available materials can solve this problem. This paper describes the color removal of textile wastewater by adsorption process using …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 16–19 Read article
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Study of the Effect of Saline Solution on the Extraction of the Acacia Gum Active Coagulant for Textile Wastewater Treatment
Abstract: The use of synthetic coagulants is not regarded as suitable due to health and economic considerations. A new coagulant obtained through polymerization of acacia gum extract has been characterized in the removal of dangerous dye pollutants. The present study was aimed to investigate the effects of acacia gum as coagulant in treatment of textile wastewater. The coagulant prepared was employed for the removal of sludge at the different doses. The …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 20–24 Read article
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Study of the Effect of Saline Solution on the Extraction of the Tamarind Seed Extracts Active Coagulant for Textile Wastewater Treatment
Abstract: The use of synthetic coagulants is not regarded as suitable due to health and economic considerations. A new coagulant obtained through polymerization of tamarind seed extract has been characterized in the removal of dangerous dye pollutants. The present study was aimed to investigate the effects of tamarind seed extract as coagulant in treatment of textile wastewater. The coagulant prepared was employed for the removal of sludge at the different doses. …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 35–39 Read article
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Treatment of Textile Industrial Wastewater using Hydrophilized Polyamide Nanofiltration Membrane for Water Recovery and Reuse
Abstract: The textile industry is very water intensive. Water is used for cleaning the raw material and for many flushing steps during the entire production process. During the process a large quantity of wastewater is produced which consists of dyes, heavy metals, pigments, and surfactants in high concentration levels all around the world. Dyes and other chemical laden wastewater released by textile industries is a major concern for the treatment which …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research Read article
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Utilization of Treated Textile Dyeing Wastewater and GGBFS–Perlite Blends for Sustainable Cementitious Composite Development
Abstract: The increasing global demand for concrete critically intensifies the consumption of potable water, raising significant environmental concerns and depleting vital resources. Concurrently, the textile dyeing industry generates substantial volumes of wastewater, posing considerable disposal and pollution challenges. Our investigation explores a dual solution by utilizing treated textile dyeing wastewater as an alternative mixing water source, combined with ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) and perlite as supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 291–300 Read article
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Designing of Shredder Machine for Recycling Post Consumer Denim Waste for Making Composite Denim Boards
Abstract: India has a population of about 1.35 billion in 2020 and as fabrics account for 4% of India's GDP, customers spend roughly 68 billion dollars on apparel and footwear each year. Currently, the short lifecycles of apparel products due to rapid fashion cycles and increased buying power of Indian consumers in urban as well as in rural areas are resulting in significant amounts of postconsumer textile waste in the form …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 934–945 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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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
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Applications of Nanomaterials in Membrane Separation for Effluent Treatment in the Textile Industry
Abstract: The textile industry makes a significant contribution to economic growth. As the global population continues to increase exponentially, production rates are also on the rise to meet this growing demand. Unfortunately, this surge in production often leads to noncompliance with environmental regulations. While the textile industry supports economic development, it also contributes to serious pollution. Various dyes, such as azo dyes, Congo Red (CR), Crystal Violet, methylene blue, and methyl …
Published in International Journal of Advance in Molecular Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Synthesizing Policy Gaps, Sector-Specific Challenges, and Emerging Opportunities to Develop Novel Research Themes in India’s Circular Economy
Abstract: The concept of the Circular Economy represents an important shift away from the linear & take-make-dispose" model toward a regenerative system, with quite a number of aspects in which circularity is needed in India, due to recent decades of rapid industrialization and rising consumption. Despite supportive policy initiatives such as the National Resource Efficiency Policy and Extended Producer Responsibility frameworks, India's transition to CE remains fragmented. This synthesis aims to …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 32–39 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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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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Isolation and Identification of Novel Bacillus tequilensis TB5 from Vegetable Waste and Analyze the Effect of Rudiment Compounds on Bio-Catalytic α-Amylase Production
Abstract: AbstractAmylase is one of the basic components for leather, baking, textiles and paper industries. It hydrolyzes starch into simple productive sugar which reduces the cost of the final desired product. In this work, amylase producing novel Bacillus tequilensis TB5 was isolated from vegetable waste and different chemical compounds were added at different concentration in production medium to analyze its effect on amylase enzyme production. We observed that addition of weight/volume …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 39–50 Read article
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River Water and Soil Analysis in Noyyal River, Tirupur
Abstract: Tirupur is famous for its textile industries. Because of this, the rate of water pollution is also very high. The generation of waste water from the industries is the main reason for the waste water problems to the environment. Some industries are not adopting any proper treatment methods to avoid this pollution, because of the high treatment cost. Without giving proper treatment the waste water is dumping in to the …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 20–23 Read article
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Nano-Adsorbents for Water Purification: A Focus on Nanoclays
Abstract: Nanotechnology has emerged as a pivotal tool in addressing contemporary environmental challenges, particularly in water purification. This paper explores the use of nano-adsorbents, focusing on nano-clay materials, as effective solutions for the adsorption and removal of harmful pollutants from water. Nano-clays, owing to their large surface area and unique physicochemical properties, exhibit exceptional adsorption capacity for contaminants such as heavy metals, dyes, antibiotics, and various organic compounds. This review consolidates …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 38–44 Read article
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Heavy Metal Removal from Textile Industrial Effluent using Banana Exocarp Derived Cellulose Acetate Graphene Nanocomposite Membranes
Abstract: The disposal of textile effluent is responsible for serious human health concerns and above all environmental concerns to all kind of species. This indicates that there is immediate and urgent need of emerging, efficient with sustainable recycling technologies. In this paper, banana exocarp as agriculture-based waste, in terms of substrate was utilised as major raw material. The extracted cellulose from the substrate with homogeneous acetylation process, transformed into cellulose acetate …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 51–62 Read article
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Environmental and Toxicological Implications of Dyes: A Mini Review
Abstract: Synthetic dyes are extensively used in industries – such as textiles, leather, paper, and food processing – due to their vibrant colors and high chemical stability. However, the large-scale release of dye-containing wastewater has become a significant environmental and health concern. Owing to their complex chemical structures, most synthetic dyes are highly resistant to biodegradation, resulting in their long-term persistence in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Their accumulation in water bodies …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 70–77 Read article
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ZnO Nanostructure Shape Effects in Photocatalysis of Methylene Blue
Abstract: Nowadays, dyes are used in the food industry, textile industry, paper industry, hair coloring, light-harvesting arrays, photoelectrochemical cells, etc. Most of the dyes are nonbiodegradable, toxic, carcinogenic, and consist of organic compounds. These dye wastages are discharged into water bodies and the environment causing serious hazards to the marine ecosystem as well as the humans extensively. To treat toxic dyes traditional methods such as adsorption, activated carbon, ultrafiltration, and reverse …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 722–727 Read article