Classification, characterization, and the production processes of biopolymers used in the textiles industry
- 4 May 2016
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in The Journal of the Textile Institute
- Vol. 108 (5), 674-682
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00405000.2016.1180731
Abstract
This article is focused on biopolymers as intelligent environmentally friendly polymers, the production processes, and coatings of biotextiles used in different industries for next generation environmental applications. Furthermore, classification and composition of biodegradable polymers, the theoretical techniques, and factorial experimental designs for the optimization of processes with intelligent biotextiles used as an alternative to commercial chemical-based textiles at reasonable cost with a zero to low environmental footprint are discussed. This article will also provide how these novel modeling methodologies will assist polymer designers in making the best decision. The present work also discusses how the fully biodegradable polymers support the textiles industry by decreasing the processing energy, material, and manufacturing costs. Finally, current development as well as potential future applications and trends of biodegradable polymers in modern biodegradable textiles industry will be presented.Keywords
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