Essays about: "synthetic leather"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words synthetic leather.

  1. 1. Cleaning methods for removal of bound soiling on leather

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvård

    Author : Olivia Cati Starck; [2023-11-14]
    Keywords : Conservation; Leather; Cleaning; Vulpex; White spirit; Isopropanol; Gellan gum gel;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the removal of bound soiling on leather using three cleaning methods: Vulpex (10%) in white spirit, gellan gum gel loaded in isopropanol and white spirit by itself. More detailed studies of cleaning methods for bound soiling in leather conservation are sparse. READ MORE

  3. 2. Assessing Textile Raw Materials and Exploring Sustainable Sources for Future Renewable Textile Materials for IKEA of Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Susan Lan; [2023]
    Keywords : drought; water scarcity; land degradation; cotton Gossypium sp. ; synthetic textiles; viscose; lyocell; IKEA; agro-waste; poplar Populus sp. ; bamboo Bambusoideae ; sustainability;

    Abstract : This degree project at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences has been conducted in collaboration with IKEA of Sweden. The textile industry contributes to significant environmental challenges, including pollution and global water scarcity. READ MORE

  4. 3. From Fungi to Vegan Leather : A case study made to highlight the potentials of mycelium-based leatherin the textile industry and the unique features of its value chain

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Natalie Ekegårdh; Emma Kristersson; [2021]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Fungi has existed for millions of years, but it's only recently that it has been incorporated into the multibillion-dollar textile and fashion industry. Companies have been forced to rethink their value chains, thus the consumers demand for environmental change has arised the past decade. READ MORE

  5. 4. An overview on the environmental impacts of synthetic leather made of hemp fiber with preliminary lifecycle assessment

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Martina Hultkrantz; [2018]
    Keywords : preliminary lca; life cycle assessment; hemp; hemp leather; leather; bovine leather; animal industry; sustainable development; cannabis; sativa; industrial hemp; lca; vegan; synthetic leather; imitation leather; environmental; preliminär lca; livscykelanalys; hampa; hampläder; läder; nötskinn; djurindustri; hållbar utveckling; cannabis; sativa; industrihampa; lca; vegan; syntetiskt läder; imitationsläder; miljö;

    Abstract : This report covers a preliminary life cycle assessment (LCA) on imitation leather made from hemp fiber (hemp leather) and a comparison to bovine leather, to examine whether hemp leather is an environmentally sustainable alternative. The bovine leather industry is responsible for heavy chemical use and emissions, detrimental effects to the environment as well as to human health. READ MORE

  6. 5. Evaluation of the efficiency of treatment techniques in removing perfluoroalkyl substances from water

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Sandra Lundgren; [2014]
    Keywords : PFAS; removal efficiency; MIEX®; iron III chloride; Powdered activated carbon; nanofiltration membrane; dissolved organic carbon;

    Abstract : Perfluoroalkylated substances (PFASs) are a group of synthetic compounds that have gained growing attention due to their environmental persistence, toxicity and their potential to bioaccumulate. Even though PFASs are not occurring naturally in our environment, they are globally distributed and can be found ubiquitously in air, water, soil, wildlife as well as in humans. READ MORE