Extraction of Cellulose-Based Polymers from Textile Wastes

• Other Authors: Felgueiras, Helena P. (Editor), Padrão, Jorge (Editor), Antunes, Joana C. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2022
• Subjects: Research & information: general; Physics; citrus sinensis; nano-fibrillated cellulose; silver nanoparticles; acid hydrolysis; heavy metal sorption; anaerobic digestion; biofuel; biomass; cotton-based waste; closed-loop; lignocellulose; textile waste; cellulose nanofibre; green materials; biopolymers; environmental; recycled newspaper; composite laminates; water resistance; high strength; cotton wastes; textile; nanomaterials; cellulose nanocrystal; extraction methods; environmental application; regenerated cellulose fiber; Au NP; controllably assembled; SERS; dimetridazole; cellulose hydrogel; thermo-responsive; sustained release; silver sulfadiazine; burn wound; polymer; carpet fiber; direct analysis in real time; time of flight; mass spectrometry; function switching; oleamide; cellulose nanofibers isolation; carpet wastes; supercritical carbon dioxide; enhanced properties; recovery of cellulose; textile fibers; eco-efficiency; circular economy; textile industry; n/a
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The extraction and exploration of cellulose-based polymers is an exciting area of research. For many years, wood (especially from bleached kraft wood pulp) was considered the main source of cellulosic compounds because of its abundance in nature. However, in the past decade, researchers have been devoted to finding alternatives to extract cellulose from byproducts of agricultural crops and/or textile wastes, which are both highly available at a very reduced raw material cost. This book brings together original research that details the recent progresses and new developments in this field, and how this research is contributing to a circular economy.