Use of life cycle assessment as a tool to evaluate the environmental impacts of textile effluents: a systematic review

Aguiar, Gustavo José de Araújo; Almeida, Leandro; Fernandes, Bruna Soares; Gavazza, Sávia; Silva, Gilson Lima; Santos, Simone Machado

doi:10.1007/s11356-023-27785-6

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“…The textile industry significantly contributes to environmental pollution. Textile production requires enormous consumption of water, chemicals and energy [13][14][15][16]. According to data for 2020, the textile industry was responsible for approximately 20% of global water pollution [14,17].…”

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Assessment of Potential Use of a Composite Based on Polyester Textile Waste as Packing Elements of a Trickle Bed Bioreactor

Gloc,

Paździor,

Kudzin

et al. 2024

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Biological wastewater treatment using trickle bed reactors is a commonly known and used solution. One of the key elements of the proper operation of the trickle bed bioreactor is the appropriate selection of biofilm support elements. The respective properties of the bioreactor packing media used can influence, among other things, the efficiency of the treatment process. In this study, the possibility of polyester waste material usage for the preparation of the biofilm support elements was tested. The following properties were checked: adsorption capacity, swelling, surface morphology, microbicidal properties, as well as the possibility of their use in biological wastewater treatment. The tested elements did not adsorb copper nor showed microbicidal properties for bacterial strains Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus as well as fungal strains Aspergillus niger and Chaetomium globosum. The hydrophilic and rough nature of the element surface was found to provide a friendly support for biofilm formation. The durability of the elements before and after their application in the biological treatment process was confirmed by performing tests such as compressive strength, FTIR analysis, hardness analysis and specific surface area measurement. The research confirmed the applicability of the packing elements based on polyester textile waste to the treatment of textile wastewater. The treatment efficiency of the model wastewater stream was above 90%, while in the case of a stream containing 60% actual industrial wastewater it was above 80%. The proposed solution enables the simultaneous management of textile waste and wastewater treatment, which is consistent with the principles of a circular economy. The selected waste raw material is a cheap and easily available material, and the use of the developed packing elements will reduce the amount of polyester materials ending up in landfills.

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Assessment of Potential Use of a Composite Based on Polyester Textile Waste as Packing Elements of a Trickle Bed Bioreactor

Gloc,

Paździor,

Kudzin

et al. 2024

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“…LCA finds widespread usage among industries, policymakers, and researchers to support sustainable decision-making, product design, process optimization, and environmental policy formulation [19,21]. It aids in identifying areas where enhancements can be made to reduce the overall environmental burden of products and processes, aiming for a more sustainable and efficient use of resources [22].…”

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Life Cycle Assessment of Raw and Fe-Modified Biochars: Contributing to Circular Economy

Gallego-Ramírez,

Chica,

Rubio-Clemente

2023

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Biochar is a carbonaceous material, which can be decorated with metals, that has been garnering attention to be used in the treatment of water due to its contribution to waste management and circular economy. This study presents the life cycle assessment (LCA) regarding the generation of Pinus patula raw biochar and its modification with iron (Fe-modified biochar). SimaPro 9.3.0.3 software was used to simulate the environmental impacts of both carbonaceous materials. The potential environmental effects obtained from the production of Pinus patula raw biochar were mainly ascribed to the source of energy utilized during this process. The potential impacts demonstrated that the generation of gases and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are the main concern. In the case of Fe-modified biochar, the potential environmental effects differed only in the stage of the biomass modification with the metal. These effects are associated with the extraction of Fe and the generation of wastewater. These findings provide an insight into the environmental effects linked to the production of raw and Fe-modified biochar. However, further LCA research should be performed concerning other materials and compounds than can be generated during the biomass thermochemical conversion.

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Closing the Loop: Advancing Circular Economy Practices in the Global Textile Industry

Ayub,

Naqvi,

Naqvi

et al. 2024

SDGs and Textiles

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Use of life cycle assessment as a tool to evaluate the environmental impacts of textile effluents: a systematic review

Cited by 6 publications

References 45 publications

Assessment of Potential Use of a Composite Based on Polyester Textile Waste as Packing Elements of a Trickle Bed Bioreactor

Assessment of Potential Use of a Composite Based on Polyester Textile Waste as Packing Elements of a Trickle Bed Bioreactor

Life Cycle Assessment of Raw and Fe-Modified Biochars: Contributing to Circular Economy

Closing the Loop: Advancing Circular Economy Practices in the Global Textile Industry

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