Applications of Biotechnology for Sustainable Textile Production

Applications of Biotechnology for Sustainable Textile Production is a guide to using biotechnology and nanotechnology to improve the textile industry's processes, reducing water and energy use, waste, and cost while improving safety.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 276 pages
Publication date: 17 September 2021
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

Applications of Biotechnology for Sustainable Textile Production is a comprehensive guide to the fundamentals, methodologies, and promising future prospects of sustainable biotechnological and nanobiotechnological approaches to textile production. The textile industry is driven by a strong desire to minimize its reliance on natural resources, reduce waste, and minimize costs. Traditional processes such as dyeing, printing, and finishing fabrics consume substantial amounts of water and generate hazardous by-products. This book aims to assist in improving these processes by evaluating various technologies, comparing them in terms of water conservation, energy efficiency, material waste reduction, time savings, wastewater and sludge reduction, and the overall reduction of environmental impact. The technologies investigated in this book include enzymatic treatments, ultrasonic treatments, advanced cotton fiber pre-treatment to enhance dye receptivity, nano-biotechnology, plasma technology, and foam technology in the finishing process. Furthermore, health risk assessments and complications arising from the use of chemicals and other traditional processing technologies are thoroughly examined. By harnessing the power of biotechnology and nanotechnology, the textile industry can strive towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future.

Weight: 1000g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323856515