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Eco-Friendly Alternatives in Leather Production: Performance of Biodegradable Alginate-Based Retanned Leather Compared to Conventional Leathers and Plant-Based Materials
Applied Sciences (Switzerland) · Kasım 2024
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DergiApplied Sciences (Switzerland)
Yayın TarihiKasım 2024
Cilt / Sayfa14
Scopus ID2-s2.0-85210441561
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This study explores the development and characterization of biodegradable leather using alginate derivatives as sustainable tanning agents, aiming to reduce the environmental impact associated with traditional leather tanning processes. Alginate, a natural polysaccharide derived from brown algae, was modified through ultrasound treatment to reduce viscosity and improve its application in leather tanning. This study investigated the use of sodium alginates as bio-based retanning agents, comparing their performance against that of conventional chromium-tanned and vegetable-tanned leathers, as well as synthetic alternatives such as leatherette, Piñatex®, and Desserto®. The physical, chemical, and thermal properties of the resulting leathers were assessed. The results demonstrated that alginate-based tanning agents could produce leather with comparable or superior properties to conventional and synthetic leathers, meeting the quality standards required for high-end footwear and leather goods. This research highlights the potential of alginate derivatives to serve as eco-friendly alternatives in the leather industry. The findings underscore the feasibility of integrating bio-based materials into industrial applications, promoting environmental conservation and resource efficiency.
Yazarlar (7)
1
Ilaria Quaratesi
ORCID: 0000-0002-8540-3137
2
Elena Badea
3
Ioan Călinescu
ORCID: 0000-0003-4141-6697
4
Nima Pourrasoul Sardroudi
5
Gokhan Zengin
ORCID: 0000-0001-6548-7823
6
Concepció Casas
7
Anna Bacardit
ORCID: 0000-0003-1871-4127
Anahtar Kelimeler
alginate derivatives
leather
leatherette
plant-based materials
Kurumlar
Ege University Faculty of Engineering
Bornova Turkey
National University of Science and Technology Politehnica of Bucharest
Bucharest Romania
The National Research & Development Institute for Textiles and Leather
Bucharest Romania
Universitat de Lleida
Lleida Spain