Reusing textile waste in building applications has the potential to reduce the environmental
impact of two sectors considered the main sources of environmental pollution: the textile and …

The fast and efficient synthesis of nanoparticles on flexible and lightweight substrates is
increasingly critical for various medical and wearable applications. However, conventional …

ABSTRACT In the EU, 25.8 million tons of plastic wastes are generated each year and more
than 30% end up in landfills. In Spain, this percentage rises up to 50%. Mechanical recycling …

In this article we show that poly (ethylene terephthalate)(PET) fibers obtained from the
recycling process of PET bottles can be chemically modified and used to create materials …

This work presents the health-care waste (HCW) management and an approach to assess
and identify polymers in a General Surgery Unit-Internment Service (GSU) of a Brazilian …

The textile industry significantly contributes to environmental pollution, generating
substantial amounts of waste. The prevailing linear model exacerbates this issue …

Polypropylene multifilament yarns produced with flame-retardant (FR) additives have a
significant place in the technical textile market. Determination of the technical performances …

Physical–chemical pre/treatments have been used to functionalize the natural or synthetic
textile materials. The chemical treatments used lead to changes in the chemical structure …

The textile industry significantly contributes to environmental pollution, generating
substantial amounts of waste. The prevailing linear model exacerbates this issue …

Thermal properties of lytropic fibres are important for finishing treatment processes (dying,
stabilization, and printing) as well as for maintenance processes. The changes, which …