Search for dissertations about: "sustainable textile"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 40 swedish dissertations containing the words sustainable textile.

  2. 1. Luminescent textiles using biobased products : A bioinspired approach

    Author : Sweta Iyer; Högskolan i Borås; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; bioinspired; biobased; bioluminescent; photoluminescent; textile; luminous bacteria; enzymes; immobilization; plasma; riboflavin; flavin mononucleotide; sustainable; digital printing; functionalization; Textil och mode generell ; Textiles and Fashion General ;

    Abstract : Nature has designed a few biobased molecules that are responsible for bioluminescence and photoluminescence in some living species. In this thesis, the potential use of luminescence phenomena existing in nature toward the attainment of luminescent textiles was explored. READ MORE

  4. 2. Supercritical CO2 technology in resource-effectiveproduction of functional and smart textiles

    Author : Molla Tadesse Abate; Satoko Okubayashi; Högskolan i Borås; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Supercritical CO2; Polyester; Functional textile; Smart textile; Antimicrobial; Antioxidant; UV protection; Textile UV-sensor; Curcumin; Chitosan; Photochromic materials; Photo-grafting; halochromic textile; Resource Recovery; Resursåtervinning;

    Abstract : The demand for functional and smart textiles has risen nowadays due to the lifestyle change of human beings. Along with this, the production of functional and smart textiles is consistently increasing. READ MORE

  5. 3. Towards Sustainable Use of Chemicals in the Textile Industry: How life cycle assessment can contribute

    Author : Sandra Roos; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Toxicity; Textile; LCA; Chemicals; Impact assessment;

    Abstract : The use of chemicals in the textile industry is a topic that has been given increasing attention in recent years. Hazardous chemicals are found in textile consumer products on a regular basis, and there is an increased awareness of the health and environmental impact caused by emissions of hazardous chemicals in the countries where textile production occurs. READ MORE

  6. 4. On Textile Farming : Living Indoors

    Author : Svenja Keune; Chiara Colombi; Högskolan i Borås; []
    Keywords : Textil och mode generell ; Textiles and Fashion General ;

    Abstract : Horticultural practices are increasingly entering the private realm due to the popularity of urban gardening, indoor gardening systems, and architectural propositions to join living spaces for people and vegetable cultivation in order to promote more resilient and sustainable ways of living. While new research into symbiotic processes between living organisms and their ability to sense and reason triggers new works of art, culture, design, and architecture, the organisation of indoor plants remains mainly unaffected. READ MORE

  7. 5. Zero Waste Systems Thinking : Multimorphic Textile-Forms

    Author : Holly McQuillan; Kristina Andersen; Högskolan i Borås; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; Textiles and Fashion Design ; Textil och mode konstnärlig ;

    Abstract : Zero Waste System Thinking: Multimorphic Textile-Forms is situated in the context of the rapidly unfolding environmental crisis and the dominant response to this in the industry - the circular economy. It began by building on existing knowledge around sustainable fashion and textiles, and zero waste design practice. READ MORE