A review of the green chemistry approaches to leather tanning in imparting sustainable leather manufacturing
Mohammad Mahbubul Hassan, Jane Gary Harris, James J. C. Busfield, Emiliano Bilotti
Abstract
Green chemistry approaches studied for leather tanning are critically reviewed. The tanning performance and mechanical properties are discussed. The mechanisms of tanning for various tanning agents and future directions are outlined.
Topics & Concepts
Green chemistryPolymer scienceChemistryPulp and paper industryNanotechnologyBiochemical engineeringMaterials scienceEngineeringOrganic chemistryReaction mechanismCatalysisCollagen: Extraction and CharacterizationMarine Biology and Environmental ChemistryCorrosion Behavior and Inhibition