Biodegradable alginate derivatives obtained by eco-friendly ultrasound technology for more sustainable leather tanning
Ilaria Quaratesi, Petre Chipurici, Vittoria Ferrara, Concepció Casas, Anna Bacardit, Noemi Proietti, Carmen Talotta, Carmine Gaeta, Veronica Iuliano, Immacolata Bruno, Antonio Pauciulo, Rocco Gliubizzi, Ioan Călinescu, Elena Badea
Abstract
Ultrasonication-derived alginate optimizes collagen interaction in chrome-free leather retanning, enhancing biodegradability and reducing waste.
Topics & Concepts
Environmentally friendlyChemistryPulp and paper industryWaste managementEngineeringBiologyEcologyCollagen: Extraction and CharacterizationDyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers