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Chen Q, Pan P, Zhang M, Hu Y, Fu K. A Three-Dimensional Fiber-Network-Reinforced Composite Solid-State Electrolyte from Waste Acrylic Fibers for Flexible All-Solid-State Lithium Metal Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:38507-38521. [PMID: 37551008 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c08335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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The large amount of waste chemical fiber textiles that exists has posed pressure on the sustainable development of the natural environment and of society. Therefore, it is of great importance to increase the added value of waste chemical fiber textiles and expand their applications in other fields. Herein, acrylic yarn from waste clothing is used as the raw material to construct a three-dimensional (3D) acrylic-based ceramic composite nanofiber solid electrolyte. The electrochemical properties of batteries based on this solid electrolyte are also investigated. We found that the fabricated composite electrolyte has good performance in lithium ion conduction and electrochemical stability because of its 3D acrylic-based ceramic composite fiber framework. The introduction of this composite electrolyte to a lithium symmetric battery enabled the battery to circulate stably for 2350 h at 50 °C without short-circuiting. In addition, all-solid-state batteries using a LiFePO4 cathode exhibited high reversible capacity. Lastly, a flexible lithium metal pouch battery was able to operate safely and stably under extreme conditions. This work demonstrates a strategy for upcycling waste textiles into ion-conducting polymers for energy storage applications.
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- Qian Chen
- Key Laboratory of Intelligent Textile and Flexible Interconnection of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
- Engineering Research Center for Eco-Dying & Finishing of Textiles, Ministry of Education, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Key Laboratory of Intelligent Textile and Flexible Interconnection of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
- Engineering Research Center for Eco-Dying & Finishing of Textiles, Ministry of Education, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Key Laboratory of Intelligent Textile and Flexible Interconnection of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
- Engineering Research Center for Eco-Dying & Finishing of Textiles, Ministry of Education, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Key Laboratory of Intelligent Textile and Flexible Interconnection of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
- Engineering Research Center for Eco-Dying & Finishing of Textiles, Ministry of Education, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Research Center for Green and Low-Carbon Dyeing & Finishing, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware 19716, United States
- Center for Composite Materials, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware 19716, United States
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de Aguiar Hugo A, de Nadae J, da Silva Lima R. Consumer perceptions and actions related to circular fashion items: Perspectives of young Brazilians on circular economy. WASTE MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH : THE JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOLID WASTES AND PUBLIC CLEANSING ASSOCIATION, ISWA 2023; 41:350-367. [PMID: 36169109 PMCID: PMC9925888 DOI: 10.1177/0734242x221122571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The fashion industry is one of the most important industries for the world economy, but is also one of the most polluting. Some fashion companies have been adopting circular economy initiatives to combat this. Circular fashion (CF) results in cleaner production and reduces textile waste, but depends on consumer collaboration. Several studies analysing consumer CF issues worldwide have been recently published, but these studies are not common in emerging countries. This paper seeks to investigate the relationships between Brazilian consumers and CF. The methodology comprised a systematic literature review and survey. The main results show that, although young consumers are willing to change their clothing consumption habits and believe that fashion companies should be more sustainable, most of them never get involved in circular actions in the fashion chain. This paper seeks to fill a research gap on Brazilian CF, and contribute to both literature and the fashion industry in developing countries.
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- Andreza de Aguiar Hugo
- Andreza de Aguiar Hugo, Industrial
Engineering and Management Institute (IEPG), Federal University of Itajubá
(UNIFEI), Av. BPS, 1303, Pinheirinho, Itajubá 37500-903, Brazil.
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Lu L, Fan W, Meng X, Xue L, Ge S, Wang C, Foong SY, Tan CSY, Sonne C, Aghbashlo M, Tabatabaei M, Lam SS. Current recycling strategies and high-value utilization of waste cotton. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 856:158798. [PMID: 36116663 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.158798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Revised: 09/10/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The rapid development of the textile industry and improvement of people's living standards have led to the production of cotton textile and simultaneously increased the production of textile wastes. Cotton is one of the most common textile materials, and the waste cotton accounts for 24% of the total textile waste. To effectively manage the waste, recycling and reusing waste cotton are common practices to reduce global waste production. This paper summarizes the characteristics of waste cotton and high-value products derived from waste cotton (e.g., yarns, composite reinforcements, regenerated cellulose fibers, cellulose nanocrystals, adsorptive materials, flexible electronic devices, and biofuels) via mechanical, chemical, and biological recycling methods. The advantages and disadvantages of making high-value products from waste cotton are summarized and discussed. New technologies and products for recycling waste cotton are proposed, providing a guideline and direction for merchants and researchers. This review paper can shed light on converting textile wastes other than cotton (e.g., bast, silk, wool, and synthetic fibers) into value-added products.
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- Linlin Lu
- School of Textile Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Functional Textile Material and Product (Xi'an Polytechnic University), Ministry of Education, Xi'an Polytechnic University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710048, China
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- School of Textile Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Functional Textile Material and Product (Xi'an Polytechnic University), Ministry of Education, Xi'an Polytechnic University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710048, China.
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- School of Textile Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Functional Textile Material and Product (Xi'an Polytechnic University), Ministry of Education, Xi'an Polytechnic University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710048, China
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- School of Textile Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Functional Textile Material and Product (Xi'an Polytechnic University), Ministry of Education, Xi'an Polytechnic University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710048, China
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- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forestry Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Textile Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Functional Textile Material and Product (Xi'an Polytechnic University), Ministry of Education, Xi'an Polytechnic University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710048, China.
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- Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE), Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries (AKUATROP), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 94300 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia
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- Aarhus University, Department of Bioscience, Arctic Research Centre (ARC), Frederiksborgvej 399, PO Box 358, DK-4000 Roskilde, Denmark
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering of Agricultural Machinery, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran
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- Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE), Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries (AKUATROP), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia; Henan Province Forest Resources Sustainable Development and High-value Utilization Engineering Research Center, School of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE), Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries (AKUATROP), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia; Henan Province Forest Resources Sustainable Development and High-value Utilization Engineering Research Center, School of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China; Sustainability Cluster, School of Engineering, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248007, India.
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Can Fashion Be Circular? A Literature Review on Circular Economy Barriers, Drivers, and Practices in the Fashion Industry’s Productive Chain. SUSTAINABILITY 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/su132112246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Circular economy (CE) principles have gained prominence in the fashion industry since it is a highly polluting industry and requires sustainable changes. Even though there are several CE initiatives already in place within the fashion production chain, changes towards CE are still slow. This study seeks to identify the drivers, barriers, and practices that influence implementing circular economy concepts in the fashion industry production chain using a systematic literature review. The results show that some more barriers and criteria keep consumers away from circular fashion concepts than drivers. These barriers include fast fashion consumer culture, even though more consumers are environmentally conscious. This is because awareness has not reached large-scale populations, despite the world being more aware of social and environmental issues. Consumers still do not see ethical and ecological problems associated with the fashion industry and continue to be targeted for large fast fashion retailers that sell a misguided version of consumerism. This study contributes to both academia and new fashion business models that seek to become more sustainable since it presents opportunities for investments and the obstacles that must be overcome for reaching CE within this sector.
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Moro G, Bottari F, Van Loon J, Du Bois E, De Wael K, Moretto LM. Disposable electrodes from waste materials and renewable sources for (bio)electroanalytical applications. Biosens Bioelectron 2019; 146:111758. [PMID: 31605984 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2019.111758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2019] [Revised: 09/23/2019] [Accepted: 10/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The numerous advantages of disposable and screen-printed electrodes (SPEs) particularly in terms of portability, sensibility, sensitivity and low-cost led to the massive application of these electroanalytical devices. To limit the electronic waste and recover precious materials, new recycling processes were developed together with alternative SPEs fabrication procedures based on renewable, biocompatible sources or waste materials, such as paper, agricultural byproducts or spent batteries. The increased interest in the use of eco-friendly materials for electronics has given rise to a new generation of highly performing green modifiers. From paper based electrodes to disposable electrodes obtained from CD/DVD, in the last decades considerable efforts were devoted to reuse and recycle in the field of electrochemistry. Here an overview of recycled and recyclable disposable electrodes, sustainable electrode modifiers and alternative fabrication processes is proposed aiming to provide meaningful examples to redesign the world of disposable electrodes.
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- Giulia Moro
- LSE Research Group, Department of Molecular Science and Nanosystems, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Via Torino 155, 30172, Mestre, Italy; AXES Research Group, Department of Chemistry, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, 2020, Antwerp, Belgium
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- AXES Research Group, Department of Chemistry, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, 2020, Antwerp, Belgium
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- AXES Research Group, Department of Chemistry, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, 2020, Antwerp, Belgium; Product Development Research Group, Faculty of Design Sciences, University of Antwerp, Ambtmanstraat 1, 2000, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Product Development Research Group, Faculty of Design Sciences, University of Antwerp, Ambtmanstraat 1, 2000, Antwerp, Belgium
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- AXES Research Group, Department of Chemistry, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, 2020, Antwerp, Belgium.
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- LSE Research Group, Department of Molecular Science and Nanosystems, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Via Torino 155, 30172, Mestre, Italy.
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