Over 100 million tons of cotton waste are produced annually, representing 35–40% of global
textile waste. However, less than 30% of cotton waste is recycled annually. In particular, the …

Waste jeans represent one of the major fractions of textile waste that is generated in millions
of tons annually. Waste jeans are classified as a cotton-rich material, which can potentially …

The rapid increase in solid waste along with urbanisation, especially arising from the
industrial and agricultural sectors, sparks concern from the public regarding their adverse …

Increased productions of waste from industries have persuaded in sustainable and naturally
stable methods to reuse the waste. Utilization of wastes for the synthesis of nanomaterial is …

In this study, three types of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), termed as C1, C2 or C3, of varied
crystallinity (79.91–89.31%), diameters (0.1–1 μm), lengths (0.8–10 μm) and synthesized at …

Cotton and polyester are the main elements of dryer lint that is generated while drying
clothes, and thus it could serve as a promising and sustainable source of renewable energy …

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a conventional packaging material. Its modification has
attracted immense attention in the industry and academia. Here, office waste paper, white …

End-of-life cotton banknotes (ELCBs) is lignocellulosic waste rich in cellulose and usually
disposed of by combustion or incineration. In order to change these useless policies and …

Solar cell industry produces high quantities of waste in form of broken, damaged, and
rejected cells, whereas milling and filtering practices are typically used to recover the …

This study investigates the feasibility of recycling waste banknotes into cellulose acetate
(CA), aiming to provide a sustainable solution for managing this challenging waste stream …