The origin of microplastic fiber in polyester textiles: The textile production process matters
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.121970
Abstract: Abstract Microplastic fibers (MPF) are often detected in waste water treatment plants and environmental samples, which implies a pathway of MPF release from domestic washing of textiles into the environment. Although there are many textile… read more here.
Keywords: production; polyester textiles; mpfs; mpf formation ... See more keywords
Surface Functionalization of Polyester Textiles for Antibacterial and Antioxidant Properties
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DOI: 10.3390/polym14245512
Abstract: One of the recommendations for future textile development is the modification of textiles to produce materials for human performance (sports, medical, and protective). In the current work, modifying a polyester surface with silver nanoparticles improved… read more here.
Keywords: silver; antibacterial antioxidant; polyester; polyester textiles ... See more keywords