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Biodegradation Studies of Textiles and Clothing Products

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This chapter discusses the biodegradation of textile and clothing products. Various important aspects related to biodegradation such as mechanism, types of microorganisms, factors influencing biodegradation, etc., have been discussed. Different methods and conditions to study biodegradation behavior have been presented, along with the techniques to assess the biodegradation of fibers and textiles. This chapter also discusses the influence of biodegradation on the structure and properties of various types of natural and synthetic fibers as well as their textile products and composites materials.

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  1. Fibrous Materials Research Group (FMRG), School of Engineering, University of Minho, Campus de Azurem, 4800-058, Guimaraes, Portugal

    Sohel Rana, Shama Parveen & Raul Fangueiro

  2. Center for Textile Science and Technology , University of Minho, Campus de Azurem, 4800-058, Guimaraes, Portugal

    Subramani Pichandi & Raul Fangueiro

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Rana, S., Pichandi, S., Parveen, S., Fangueiro, R. (2014). Biodegradation Studies of Textiles and Clothing Products. In: Muthu, S. (eds) Roadmap to Sustainable Textiles and Clothing. Textile Science and Clothing Technology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-287-110-7_4

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