Applications and environmental impact of biodegradable polymers in textile industry: A review.

With the increasing global population, the disposal of waste has risen, especially over the last century. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported that 11 million tons of textile-related waste were landfilled in the USA in 2018, and this amount is projected to increase to 4.5 billion tons by 2040.

Hydroentangled waste cotton non-woven based alginate hydrogel wound dressing for high wound exudates.

Hydrogels are used in modern wound dressings due to their ability to provide comfort with quick healing. However, poor mechanical properties of hydrogels limit their availability in commercial wound dressings. Nonwovens are highly porous, strong, and flexible structures that can provide support to hydrogels without compromising their properties.

An eco-friendly enzymatic treatment to prepare spinnable banana fibers as an alternative to cotton for textile applications.

Banana fibers are a sustainable material with natural mechanical strength and antibacterial properties. These fibers are extracted from the large amount of waste produced by banana pseudo stems annually. However, despite their numerous advantages, their stiffness and rough texture impede their full use in the textile.

Fabrication of Multifunctional Tents Using Canvas Fabric.

Herein, this study was compiled to investigate a suitable solution for the fabrication and development of the multifunctional defense tent from previously reported research. The military always needs to protect their soldiers and equipment from detection. The advancement of infrared detection technology emphasizes the significance of infrared camouflage materials, reducing thermal emissions for various applications.

Recent advancements in polyurethane-based membranes for gas separation.

Gas separation membranes are critical in a variety of environmental research and industrial applications. These membranes are designed to selectively allow some gases to flow while blocking others, allowing for the separation and purification of gases for a variety of applications. Therefore, the demand for fast and energy-efficient gas separation techniques is of central interest for many chemical and energy production diligences due to the intensified levels of greenhouse and industrial gases.