Microfiber pollution / / R. Rathinamoorthy, S. Raja Balasaraswathi

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910586634203321
• Autore: Rathinamoorthy R.
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Gateway East, Singapore : , : Springer, , [2022]; ©2022
• ISBN: 981-19-4185-8
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (255 pages)
• Collana: Sustainable Textiles: Production, Processing, Manufacturing & Chemistry
• Disciplina: 628.52
• Soggetti: Microplastics - Environmental aspects; Textile fibers - Environmental aspects; Textile industry - Environmental aspects
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgement -- Contents -- About the Authors -- 1 Microfiber Pollution-A Sustainability Issue -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Plastics, Microplastics, and Microfibers -- 1.3 Textile fiber Production and Consumption -- 1.4 Contribution of Textile and Apparel Industries to Microplastic Pollution -- 1.5 Conclusion -- References -- 2 Microfiber Shedding of Textile Materials-Mechanism and Analysis Techniques -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Mechanism of Microfiber Shedding from Textile Materials -- 2.3 Causes of Microfiber Shedding from Textile Materials -- 2.4 Microfiber Detection in the Ecosystem -- 2.4.1 Sample Collection and Conditioning -- 2.4.2 Microplastic Particle Extraction -- 2.4.3 Characterization of Microfibers -- 2.5 Techniques and Test Methods to Analyze the Microfiber Shedding from Apparel -- 2.5.1 Textile Sample Preparation -- 2.5.2 Washing Methods -- 2.5.3 Filtration Process -- 2.5.4 Quantification Methods -- 2.5.5 Characterization of Fibers Shed from the Textile Material -- 2.5.6 Quality Assurance -- 2.5.7 Other Innovative Techniques in Microfiber Analysis -- 2.6 Microfiber Shedding from Textile Materials Other Than Apparels -- 2.7 Conclusion -- References -- 3 Factors Influencing Microfiber Shedding-Role of Textile and Apparel Characteristics -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Fiber Characteristics -- 3.2.1 Structural Properties ; -- 3.2.2 Mechanical Properties -- 3.2.3 Moisture-Related Properties -- 3.2.4 Chemical Properties -- 3.2.5 Role of Elastane -- 3.3 Yarn Characteristics -- 3.3.1 Type of Yarn -- 3.3.2 Yarn Geometry -- 3.3.3 Mechanical Properties -- 3.3.4 Yarn Production Methods -- 3.4 Fabric Characteristics -- 3.4.1 Fabric Types -- 3.4.2 Fabric Geometry and Structural Parameters -- 3.4.3 Physical and Mechanical Properties -- 3.5 Textile Processing and Finishing -- 3.5.1 Preparatory Processes -- 3.5.2 Dyeing.; 3.5.3 Finishing -- 3.6 Apparel Production Process -- 3.6.1 Cutting -- 3.6.2 Sewing -- 3.7 Aging -- 3.8 Conclusion -- References -- 4 Domestic Laundry-A Major Cause of Microfiber Shedding -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Influence of Washing Parameters -- 4.2.1 Laundry Duration -- 4.2.2 Laundry Temperature -- 4.2.3 Mechanical Agitation and Water Volume -- 4.2.4 Water Hardness -- 4.3 Influence of Washing Additives -- 4.3.1 Use of Detergents -- 4.3.2 Use of Softener -- 4.4 Influence of Washing Methods -- 4.4.1 Top and Front Load Washing Machines -- 4.4.2 Household and Laboratory Washing Machines -- 4.4.3 Hand Washing Method -- 4.5 Effect of Repeated Laundry on Microfiber Release -- 4.6 Impact of Drying Method/Laundry Dryer -- 4.7 Estimation of Microfiber Release from Domestic Laundry Worldwide -- 4.8 Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) as a Secondary Source of Microfiber Pollution -- 4.8.1 Impact of WWTP Effluent -- 4.8.2 Impact of WWTP Sludge -- 4.9 Conclusion -- References -- 5 Impact of Microfiber/Microplastic Pollution -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Microfibers in the Atmosphere -- 5.3 Microfiber in the Marine Environment and Its Impact on Aquatic Life Forms -- 5.4 Microfibers in Freshwater Systems and Their Impact -- 5.5 Microfibers in Human Food (Chain) Samples -- 5.5.1 Contamination in Salt -- 5.5.2 Drinking Water -- 5.5.3 Contamination in Milk -- 5.5.4 Contamination in Honey -- 5.5.5 Other Food Items -- 5.6 Microfiber in Polar Ice Caps/Glaciers -- 5.7 Impact on Human -- 5.8 Microfiber Interaction with Other Pollutants -- 5.9 Conclusion -- References -- 6 Microfiber Pollution Prevention-Mitigation Strategies and Challenges -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Production Stage-Modification of Source (Textile Materials) -- 6.2.1 Surface Finishing of Textile Materials -- 6.2.2 Improving Degradability of Synthetic Fibers -- 6.2.3 Bio-based Alternatives.; 6.3 Consumption Stage-Modification of Cause (Domestic Laundering) -- 6.3.1 Use of Washing Additives -- 6.3.2 Washing Aids -- 6.4 Disposal Stage-Waste Management System -- 6.4.1 Wastewater Treatment Plants -- 6.4.2 Techniques for Microfiber Removal in Water Bodies -- 6.5 Management of Microfiber Wastes-Conversion into Sustainable Resources -- 6.6 Consumer Awareness on Microfiber Pollution -- 6.7 Efforts Made by Different Brands and Organizations -- 6.8 Government Regulations and Laws for Microfiber Pollution Control -- 6.9 Conclusion -- References.