Preparation and characterization of hydrophobic composite material from residues generated by incineration of modified textile waste

This study introduces a novel approach to textile waste recycling, which involves modification of textile waste with a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) oxidizing agent before incineration. The primary research question addressed is whether this modification can enhance the stability and hydrophobicity of tex...

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Main Authors: Jianzun Lu, Jiajun Chen, Sabrina Yanan Jiang, Chiu-Hong Lee, Yu Li, Huada Daniel Ruan
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Jiajun Chen
Sabrina Yanan Jiang
Chiu-Hong Lee
Yu Li
Huada Daniel Ruan
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description This study introduces a novel approach to textile waste recycling, which involves modification of textile waste with a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) oxidizing agent before incineration. The primary research question addressed is whether this modification can enhance the stability and hydrophobicity of textile waste residues, thereby transforming them into a potentially valuable product. The methodology employed involves a comprehensive microstructural analysis using XRD, FTIR, SEM-EDS, BET surface area, and particle size analyzers. Moreover, water contact angle measurement was conducted to assess the hydrophobicity of the residues. The key findings of this study indicate that the residues from modified textile waste demonstrated much higher stability and hydrophobicity by the formation of homogeneous amorphous carbon resulted in aggregation, which exhibited a dense structure and superior water resistance compared to the residues from nonmodified textile waste. The formation of aggregate and the higher water contact angles for both modified natural (134°) and synthetic (117°) textile waste residues than for nonmodified ones (62° and 113°) indicate that the modification process has enhanced the hydrophobicity of textile waste residues. The potential value of this study lies in its contribution to sustainable waste management and creation of valuable products from solid waste.
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spelling doaj-art-7f176bf856be4d35b544027878d7d4cd2025-08-20T02:29:42ZengElsevierNext Materials2949-82282025-04-01710063810.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100638Preparation and characterization of hydrophobic composite material from residues generated by incineration of modified textile wasteJianzun Lu0Jiajun Chen1Sabrina Yanan Jiang2Chiu-Hong Lee3Yu Li4Huada Daniel Ruan5Department of Life Science, Faculty of Science and Technology, Beijing Normal University–Hong Kong Baptist University United International College, Zhuhai, Guangdong Province 519085, PR China; Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon, Hong KongDepartment of Life Science, Faculty of Science and Technology, Beijing Normal University–Hong Kong Baptist University United International College, Zhuhai, Guangdong Province 519085, PR China; Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon, Hong KongNational Observation and Research Station of Coastal Ecological Environments in Macao, Macao Environmental Research Institute, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa 999078, Macao; Corresponding author.Department of Life Science, Faculty of Science and Technology, Beijing Normal University–Hong Kong Baptist University United International College, Zhuhai, Guangdong Province 519085, PR ChinaDepartment of Life Science, Faculty of Science and Technology, Beijing Normal University–Hong Kong Baptist University United International College, Zhuhai, Guangdong Province 519085, PR ChinaDepartment of Life Science, Faculty of Science and Technology, Beijing Normal University–Hong Kong Baptist University United International College, Zhuhai, Guangdong Province 519085, PR China; Centre for Environment and Human Health, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Griffith University, Australia; Corresponding author at: Department of Life Science, Faculty of Science and Technology, Beijing Normal University–Hong Kong Baptist University United International College, Zhuhai, Guangdong Province 519085, PR China.This study introduces a novel approach to textile waste recycling, which involves modification of textile waste with a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) oxidizing agent before incineration. The primary research question addressed is whether this modification can enhance the stability and hydrophobicity of textile waste residues, thereby transforming them into a potentially valuable product. The methodology employed involves a comprehensive microstructural analysis using XRD, FTIR, SEM-EDS, BET surface area, and particle size analyzers. Moreover, water contact angle measurement was conducted to assess the hydrophobicity of the residues. The key findings of this study indicate that the residues from modified textile waste demonstrated much higher stability and hydrophobicity by the formation of homogeneous amorphous carbon resulted in aggregation, which exhibited a dense structure and superior water resistance compared to the residues from nonmodified textile waste. The formation of aggregate and the higher water contact angles for both modified natural (134°) and synthetic (117°) textile waste residues than for nonmodified ones (62° and 113°) indicate that the modification process has enhanced the hydrophobicity of textile waste residues. The potential value of this study lies in its contribution to sustainable waste management and creation of valuable products from solid waste.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S294982282500156XHydrophobicityMicrostructural analysisModified textile wasteWater contact angleWater resistance
spellingShingle Jianzun Lu
Jiajun Chen
Sabrina Yanan Jiang
Chiu-Hong Lee
Yu Li
Huada Daniel Ruan
Preparation and characterization of hydrophobic composite material from residues generated by incineration of modified textile waste
Next Materials
Hydrophobicity
Microstructural analysis
Modified textile waste
Water contact angle
Water resistance
title Preparation and characterization of hydrophobic composite material from residues generated by incineration of modified textile waste
title_full Preparation and characterization of hydrophobic composite material from residues generated by incineration of modified textile waste
title_fullStr Preparation and characterization of hydrophobic composite material from residues generated by incineration of modified textile waste
title_full_unstemmed Preparation and characterization of hydrophobic composite material from residues generated by incineration of modified textile waste
title_short Preparation and characterization of hydrophobic composite material from residues generated by incineration of modified textile waste
title_sort preparation and characterization of hydrophobic composite material from residues generated by incineration of modified textile waste
topic Hydrophobicity
Microstructural analysis
Modified textile waste
Water contact angle
Water resistance
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S294982282500156X
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