13th AICLST Congress · 2026 · TF-68-P
Moumita Mukherjee, Saraswathy g., Sujata Mandal, Bhabendra Nath Das
Synthesis and Optimization of Industrial Biodegradable Moumita Mukherjee*, Saraswathy g#., Sujata Mandal#, Bhabendra Nath Das* * Directorate of Ordnance (C&S), Kolkata, Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence. #CSIR-Central Leather research Institute Sarder …
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Shan Cao1*, Jindi Li, Shenglong Li, Xinde Wang, Shichang Fan, Qianfang Yu
… The tanned mycelial leather alternative also exhibits excellent thermal stability exceeding 1500C. The tanning mechanism was investigated, and the environmental impact of the obtained mycelial leather alternative were evaluated. It showed a soil biodegradation …
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Karthik Vijayarangana,c, Mohammed Abu Javidb,c, Vijayakanth Nandhuc, Lakshmanan Akashc; Lokeshc, Anandhan Punitha Velmurugana,c
Growing environmental concerns and strict regulation on the use of synthetic dyes have increased interest in eco-friendly and sustainable alternatives for leather processing. Natural dyes derived from plant sources offer a biodegradable, non …
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Ramya Gunasekaran a, N Nishad Fathima *a
Waste from leather industries poses a significant challenge to the environment. Research towards reducing this waste will have an additional significance if it leads to the production of value-added product(s). Hair waste …
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Anjali C. Venkitesan, Nitin P. Lobo, N Nishad Fathima
Collagen is regarded as important biomaterial in biomedical and cosmetic applications due to its biocompatibility and biodegradability. Glycerol, a polar green solvent, enhances collagen stability by substituting water molecules in the hydration shell, maintaining …
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Bhabendra Nath Das
… With advances in polymer science and technology, many new materials are now replacing leather. Appearance-wise, these materials are so similar that even an experienced leather technologist may find it difficult to distinguish them …
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Bo Jie Chen a,*
… releases polysaccharides, polyphenols and saponins from longan seeds; selective periodate oxidation converts these extracts into a novel, biodegradable, chromium-free tanning agent, providing a sustainable alternative for the leather industry and valorising agro-waste.
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Rajesh Chengamchetty Muralia , T. Loganathana , Jeevanandham Sadhanandhama; Duraisamy Suresh Kumara, Sureshkumar Perumal Singaraja, Ashish Singha
… especially in knit, mesh, and synthetic leather uppers. Players typically replace 2–3 pairs of shoes per quarter, incurring high personal costs and contributing significantly to non-biodegradable footwear waste. Currently, no rapid, in …
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Shuang Yang,*1, Chengchen Guo1
The leather processing industry generates significant animal fiber waste, while current ineffective disposal of animal fiber waste (incineration and landfilling) results in pollution, which obstructs the leather industry’s path to sustainable development. This …
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ZHANG Yongchao, ZHANG Xiaojing, ZHANG Lu, ZHANG Yizhi, FAN; Shichang, Yu Qianfang, CAO Shan1*, YANG Mao1*
This study investigates the improvement of parchment’s physical properties using a dialdehyde carboxymethyl cellulose-gelatin-chitosan composite solution as a packaging material. The results indicate that the aldehyde groups in dialdehyde carboxymethyl cellulose …
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