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Chemistry, Physical
Lina Lin, Tiancheng Jiang, Yonghong Liang, Md. Nahid Pervez, Rahul Navik, Bo Gao, Yingjie Cai, Mohammad Mahbubul Hassan, Naveeta Kumari, Vincenzo Naddeo
Summary: This study investigated the influence of a two-stage sequential pretreatment on the dyeing performance and handle of knit cotton fabric, as well as the relationship between dye size and dyeing properties. The results showed that the sequential treatment improved dye absorption and color uniformity, and the reactive dye with a smaller molecular weight exhibited better dyeing performance.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ivana Corak, Iva Brlek, Ana Sutlovic, Anita Tarbuk
Summary: This study investigates the influence of cationization during mercerization on the dyeing process of cotton fabric with natural dye. It is found that cationized cotton fabrics exhibit better absorption and colorfastness. The addition of electrolytes improves the dye absorption process. However, similar color and colorfastness can be achieved with or without electrolyte when dyeing cationized cotton fabric during mercerization. Pre-mordanting with Fe-salt is needed to achieve a violet hue. Therefore, salt can be reduced or unnecessary, making the natural dyeing process more environmentally friendly.
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Materials Science, Textiles
Jing Ye, Ting-Yu Chen
Summary: In this study, the PROMETHEE approach is used to rank cotton fabrics, and a comparative analysis of different score functions is performed. The proposed PF-PROMETHEE method shows good ranking accuracy and better ability to handle uncertainty, making it applicable to multicriteria decision-making problems in the textile industry.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Hyewon Kim, Ji-Hyun Oh, Chung Hee Park
Summary: A superhydrophobic fabric composed of polyester and cotton single yarns was developed through alkali treatment and thermal aging, achieving a static contact angle of 155.8 +/- 3.2 degrees and shedding angle of 11.1 +/- 0.8 degrees. The fabric showed higher tensile strength and improved breathability compared to 100% polyester fabric. Despite decreased contact angles after washing, additional thermal aging restored a static contact angle of 150 degrees.
TEXTILE RESEARCH JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lea Botteri, Anja Miljkovic, Martinia Ira Glogar
Summary: This study investigates the possibility of using natural dyes on cellulose fibers, specifically cotton, and examines the impact of pre-treatments and mordants on color and fastness properties. Results show that mercerization has a positive effect on dye absorption and bonding, and pomegranate peel natural dye demonstrates better wash and light fastness properties.
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Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Yonghong Liang, Wenju Zhu, Cong Zhang, Rahul Navik, Xiao Ding, Md Shipan Mia, Md Nahid Pervez, Md Ibrahim H. Mondal, Lina Lin, Yingjie Cai
Summary: The study systematically examined the effects of caustic mercerization (C-M) and liquid ammonia (L-A) treatments on properties of reactively dyed cotton fabrics. The treatments resulted in improved color strength and color uniformity while reducing reflectance. Additionally, the wash and rub fastness of the fabrics were enhanced post-treatment.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Satyaranjan Bairagi, Sourav Banerjee, Anupam Chowdhury, Syed Wazed Ali
Summary: A sustainable, flexible, and bio-based piezoelectric-cum-triboelectric energy harvester has been developed using a commodity cotton fabric, showing significant voltage and current output through finger tapping and impact forces. The enhanced energy output of the device is attributed to the structural characteristics of the mercerized fabric. The device can be utilized as an efficient wearable to power small-scale electronic gadgets.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Brigita Kolcavova Sirkova, Maros Tunak, Eva Mouckova, Karol Jezik
Summary: This study aims to discuss the methodology for controlling moisture distribution in woven fabric surfaces and constructing fabrics using hydrophobic and hydrophilic cotton yarns. An algorithm was proposed to evaluate the controlled distribution of moisture in atypical woven fabric constructions.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Million Mebrate, Nigiru Gessesse, Nega Zinabu
Summary: The mechanical properties of textile fabric are essential in the selection of fabric for the clothing industry. This study focuses on the effect of tension applied during weaving on the tear, tensile, and bursting strength of plain woven cotton fabric. The results indicate that increased tension during weaving significantly decreases the tear strength, tensile strength, and bursting strength of the cotton fabric.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Long-Yi Ho, Chi-Wai Kan
Summary: This study conducted experimental investigation to assess the wrinkle-resistance performance of resin-treated 100% cotton light-weight fabric. The results showed that resin finishing improved the wrinkle properties and dimensional stability but reduced the tearing strength of the fabric.
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Somia Haouache, Clara Jimenez-Saelices, Fabrice Cousin, Xavier Falourd, Bruno Pontoire, Karine Cahier, Francois Jerome, Isabelle Capron
Summary: This study provides a detailed characterization of two types of cellulose nanofibers, focusing on their morphology, surface chemistry, crystallinity, and molecular weight. The results show a reduction in crystal size after mercerization treatment, while the surface charge density remains the same.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yan Gao, Wenhui Zhang, Na Han, Xingxiang Zhang, Wei Li
Summary: In this study, reversible photochromic microencapsulated phase change materials (RP-PCMs) were successfully incorporated into cotton fabric, enabling the fabric to have photochromic and thermo-regulated properties. The thermal performance and stability of the fabric were analyzed, and the fabric demonstrated promising application in the field of flexible photochromic clothing, as shown by infrared camera observation.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Yong Wang, Qifan Qiao, Zuowei Ding, Fengxin Sun
Summary: The study found that higher tensile strain in cotton/lycra elastic woven fabric leads to a higher equilibrium wicking height, while wetting time decreases with an increase in strain and/or water drop height. The research also revealed the strain-enhanced and height-weakened effects on wicking area during horizontal wicking.
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Abdullah Sayam, Fogla Rabbi, Mohammad Hossain, Omar Faruque, Nazir Ahmed, Shah Alimuzzaman, Faisal Ahmed, Reajul Islam, A. N. M. Masudur Rahman
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of denting order changes on the quality and appearance of plain woven fabrics. The results showed that tensile, tearing, and appearance underwent perpetual changes, while seam slippage, fabric weight, abrasion, and pilling resistance varied inconsistently. Statistical evaluation revealed significant differences in fabric properties, especially in tear and tensile strength, due to variations in denting order.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Mahmut Oguz Kesimci, Hilal Demirel, Ozcan Ozdemir, Mehmet Kanik
Summary: Flock coating is a coating technique that applies adhesive to the fabric surface and embeds flock fibers, forming a pile structure. This study evaluates the comfort properties of flock-coated fabrics by analyzing the physical properties of flock fibers, adhesive coating ratio, and flocking duration. The results show that flock coating can be utilized in cold-weather clothing, providing higher thermal resistance. A mathematical model has also been developed to predict the fabric's thermal resistance.
JOURNAL OF THE TEXTILE INSTITUTE
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tanzim Ur Rahman, Hridoy Roy, Md. Reazul Islam, Mohammed Tahmid, Athkia Fariha, Antara Mazumder, Nishat Tasnim, Md. Nahid Pervez, Yingjie Cai, Vincenzo Naddeo, Md. Shahinoor Islam
Summary: The advancement of water treatment technology has led to the revolution of membrane bioreactor (MBR) technology. MBR has overcome the limitations of traditional activated sludge process in terms of space requirement, efficiency, and cost. Immersed and side-stream MBR can replace the conventional activated sludge (CAS) process and tertiary filtration. The efficiency of MBR is influenced by various factors such as membrane surface properties, permeate flux, retention time, pH, alkalinity, temperature, and cleaning frequency.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Md Nahid Pervez, Wan Sieng Yeo, Faizan Shafiq, Muhammad Munib Jilani, Zahid Sarwar, Mumtahina Riza, Lina Lin, Xiaorong Xiong, Vincenzo Naddeo, Yingjie Cai
Summary: Given the carcinogenic properties of formaldehyde-based chemicals, an alternative method for resin-finishing cotton textiles is needed urgently. A sustainable resin-finishing process for cotton fabric was introduced using a formaldehyde-free Knittex RCT resin approved by Bluesign (R), and the process parameters were optimized using the Taguchi L27 method. XRD analysis confirmed the crosslinking formation between resin and cotton fabric without altering the cellulose crystallization phase.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Mohammad Nazmul Ehsan, Mumtahina Riza, Md. Nahid Pervez, Mirza Mohammad Omar Khyum, Yanna Liang, Vincenzo Naddeo
Summary: This review summarizes the current state of PFAS and its effects on the environment of North Carolina, USA. PFAS are discharged into the environment from various sources, such as manufacturing sites, firefighting foam, waste disposal and treatment plants, landfill leachate, and industrial emissions. They are widely distributed in different environmental segments of North Carolina, including surface water, groundwater, air, and sediment. Adverse effects of PFAS have been reported in North Carolina residents exposed to contaminated drinking water, as well as in fish and alligators.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sourbh Dhiman, Malini Balakrishnan, Vincenzo Naddeo, Naved Ahsan
Summary: This study assesses the performance of waste sugarcane bagasse ash (SBA)-based ceramic membrane in anaerobic membrane bioreactor (AnMBR) treating low-strength wastewater. The results show that the system can achieve over 90% removal of chemical oxygen demand (COD) under different hydraulic retention times and feast-famine conditions. The membrane fouling is related to the production of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS).
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Md. Nahid Pervez, Wan Sieng Yeo, Mst. Monira Rahman Mishu, Md. Eman Talukder, Hridoy Roy, Md. Shahinoor Islam, Yaping Zhao, Yingjie Cai, George K. Stylios, Vincenzo Naddeo
Summary: Despite limited simulation studies, this research developed a sustainable and effective electrospinning process by combining the design of experiments with machine learning prediction models. The locally weighted kernel partial least squares regression (LW-KPLSR) model, based on response surface methodology, outperformed other models in predicting the membrane diameter.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ziwei Gao, Tao Zhang, Md. Nahid Pervez, Guojuan Qu, Wei Jin, Yaping Zhao
Summary: A bifunctional Co-doped La(OH)(3) composite with catalytic and adsorption active sites was synthesized and demonstrated excellent performance in removing As(III) from water. The Co-La/PMS system achieved nearly 100% As(III) removal within 10 minutes. The combined system showed significantly higher removal capacity and faster kinetics compared to Co-La adsorption alone. The enhanced performance was attributed to the production of reactive oxygen species and the generation of new adsorption sites. The Co-La/PMS system offers a promising approach for purifying arsenic-contaminated water.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Guojuan Qu, Peng Jia, Tao Zhang, Shuai Tang, Md. Nahid Pervez, Yixiong Pang, Bin Li, Chengjin Cao, Yaping Zhao
Summary: Doping nitrogen and phosphorus into carbon microspheres enhances the activation of peroxymonosulfate catalyst for degrading endocrine-disrupting compounds. The pyrolysis temperature affects the type and degree of defects and the configuration of nitrogen and phosphorus. The study also suggests that regulating heteroatom configuration can enhance the catalytic activity of metal-free materials by constructing intrinsic defects.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yingjie Cai, Le Li, Tianjie Wang, Ying Ren, Md. Nahid Pervez, Ai Chen, Xiaohua Zhao, Lina Lin, Xiaorong Xiong, Mohammad Mahbubul Hassan
Summary: This study explores a new method for achieving a whitening effect on polyester fabric using OB-1-G powder and dispersing agents, and optimizes the whitening parameters. The results show that the whitening treatment temperature significantly affects the whiteness of the polyester fabric. The effectiveness of OB-1-G nanopowder in combination with dispersing agents as a fluorescent optical brightener for polyester fiber is demonstrated.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Carlos R. Cattaneo, Raul Munoz, Gregory Korshin, Vincenzo Naddeo, Vincenzo Belgiorno, Tiziano Zarra
Summary: Biological processes are a cost-effective and promising approach for biogas desulfurization. This review focuses on the metabolic apparatus and mechanisms of H2S oxidizing bacteria, as well as the current and future applications of biological processes. It also discusses the advantages, limitations, and improvements of using chemolithoautotrophic organisms, and identifies anoxygenic photoautotrophic-bacteria-based photobioreactors as a useful tool for improving sustainability and safety.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Carlo Cabreros, Mary Vermi Aizza Corpuz, Fabiano Castrogiovanni, Laura Borea, Anna Sandionigi, Giovanni Vigliotta, Florencio Ballesteros Jr, Sebastia Puig, Shadi W. Hasan, Gregory V. Korshin, Vincenzo Belgiorno, Antonio Buonerba, Vincenzo Naddeo
Summary: This study investigates the complexity of microbial communities in self-forming dynamic membrane (SFDM) systems using Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) data. The presence of an intermittently applied electric field in the encapsulated SFDM bioreactor promotes the growth of electroactive microorganisms, leading to highly efficient wastewater treatment and mitigation of membrane fouling.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Md. Nahid Pervez, Md Anwar Jahid, Mst. Monira Rahman Mishu, Md Eman Talukder, Antonio Buonerba, Tao Jiang, Yanna Liang, Shuai Tang, Yaping Zhao, Guilherme L. Dotto, Yingjie Cai, Vincenzo Naddeo
Summary: Due to the serious toxicological implications of dyes on human health and the environment, a novel composite material was proposed in this study for the removal of dyes from aqueous solutions. By optimizing the variables of the adsorption process, the optimal conditions for maximum adsorption capacity were determined. The material exhibited high adsorption capacity for dyes and could be re-used multiple times.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Aswin Kumar Ilango, Tao Jiang, Weilan Zhang, Md. Nahid Pervez, Jeremy I. Feldblyum, Haralabos Efstathiadis, Yanna Liang
Summary: Chemical modifications of activated carbon are necessary for enhanced removal of PFAS in water. The study found that modified powdered activated carbon exhibited excellent adsorption performance, which was attributed to its powdered nature and electrostatic and hydrophobic interactions.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Md Eman Talukder, Fariya Alam, Md. Romon Talukder, Mst. Monira Rahman Mishu, Md. Nahid Pervez, Hongchen Song, Francesca Russo, Francesco Galiaono, Lan Jiabao, George K. Stylios, Alberto Figoli, Vincenzo Naddeo
Summary: This paper aims to develop a sustainable membrane with antifouling properties by creating a honeycomb-like surface using a blending method and a thermally induced phase inversion method. The membrane's properties were dependent on the blending ratio of PES, PEI, and PVP, and were characterized through various tests. The optimized membrane demonstrated superior filtration performance and separation capability compared to a commercial membrane, making it suitable for potential applications involving macromolecules.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-WATER RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Md. Nahid Pervez, Mst. Monira Rahman Mishu, Naim Pervez Tanvir, Md Eman Talukder, Yingjie Cai, Felix Y. Telegin, Yaping Zhao, Vincenzo Naddeo
Summary: This research examines the effectiveness of Fenton catalytic reactions in degrading various commercial azo dyes. The study finds that factors such as molecular weight and functional groups play a significant role in the degradation efficiency of the dyes. The research also includes theoretical quantum calculations to determine the relationship between dye structure and degradation efficiency. The findings highlight the importance of considering dye structure in the Fenton process for wastewater treatment.
WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Guojuan Qu, Peng Jia, Shuai Tang, Md. Nahid Pervez, Yixiong Pang, Bin Li, Chengjin Cao, Yaping Zhao
Summary: Understanding the role of intrinsic defects and nonmetallic heteroatom doping defects in activating peroxymonosulfate (PMS) and degrading endocrine-disrupting compounds is crucial for designing efficient carbon catalysts. In this study, N-rich carbon nanosheets (NCs) were synthesized through pyrolysis of a glutamic acid and melamine mixture and were found to enhance PMS activation and bisphenol A (BPA) degradation. The pyridinic and pyrrolic N content in NCs positively correlated with the reaction rate constant (k), indicating their role in generating reactive oxygen species and oxidizing BPA. The NC-activated PMS system with the highest N content demonstrated high efficiency with minimal concentrations of PMS and NC. Excess halide anions increased the reaction rate while minimizing the formation of disinfection byproducts.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)