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Leather biodegradability

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13th AICLST Congress · 2026 · TC-101-P

Enhancement of Biogas Production from Tannery Fleshing Waste

Nishanthi R, Sathish G, Benish Rose, Srinivasan S. V *

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… primarily comprises of proteinaceous materials, lipids and other organic substances discarded during leather processing. Despite its rich organic content, this waste poses considerable environmental challenges due to its high biodegradability and potential for polluting water bodies and soil if inadequately managed. The …

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III IULTCS EuroCongress · 2022 · V-O-131

Retanning chemistry made from tannery by-products

Catherine Gabagnu, Dr. Jens Fennen, V olker Rabe, Dietrich Tegtmeyer

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The production of leather generates a not inconsiderable amount of by-products; only about 25% of the incoming raw material weight (cattle hides) is fi nally commercialized as genuine leather. The rest are protein …

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III IULTCS EuroCongress · 2022 · V-O-121

New oil tanning process

Cepparrone A.1, Dalmasso P.2, Nuti F.3, Rinaldi M.4

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… chemicals reduces again the potential process of making leather. Moreover, a greater biodegradability of leather materials is appreciate by the end-user. The current processes that may give …

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XXXVIII IULTCS Congress · 2025 · L-O-027

Leather as Bio-based material in an EN 16848 standard context

Gustavo Adrián Defeo

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… In my past presentations, I have shown the importance of leather's bio-based content in ensuring intrinsic circularity, which is an important parameter to consider in a wider sustainability parameters framework. CEN TC …

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13th AICLST Congress · 2026 · TI-53-P

Development of a Fatliquoring System from an Industrial Waste-Derived Inclusion Compound for a Sustainable Waste-to-Wealth Approach

Aparna KT a,b 2Bindia Sahua,b *

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… Cyclodextrin, Anacardic Acid, Fatliquor, Post tanning, Sustainability, Leather Technology 1. Introduction The leather industry is shifting toward sustainable, functional materials amid rising environmental concerns and material science advances. Traditional processes generate toxic chromium residues, prompting exploration of green alternatives like cyclodextrin (CD)-based tanning agents, which offer biodegradability, non-toxicity, and renewability. Derived from starch, CDs feature a toroidal structure with …

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13th AICLST Congress · 2026 · TI-98-P

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Debjit Sena,b, Nakkala GopiKrishnac, Senthilkumar Ganesand, Punitha Velmurugana,b

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… has created a pressing need for safer and sustainable antifungal alternatives for leather preservation. Essential oils obtained from plant sources have attracted significant attention as natural antifungal agents owing to their broad-spectrum activity, biodegradability, and lower environmental impact [6]. Their antifungal efficacy is primarily attributed to …

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XXXVIII IULTCS Congress · 2025 · L-P-001

Innovative Use of Raspberry Leaf Extract as a Natural Mordant for Sustainable Leather Dyeing

André L.N. Zanella; Tatiana B. Schreiner; Raquel Mourão; Joaquim Gaião; Arantzazu Santamaria-Echart; Maria Filomena Barreiro

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… dyed leather: Raspberry leaf extract vs. potassium aluminium sulphate mordant. Raspberry leaf extract provides a heavy metal-free mordant, eliminating pollution from metallic salts. Sourced from agricultural byproducts, it is renewable, biodegradable, and non …

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13th AICLST Congress · 2026 · TI-39-P

Valorization of Longan Seed Study on the Improvement of Parchment Using Dialdehyde Carboxymethyl Cellulose–Gelatin–Chitosan Composite Films Synthesis and Characterisation of Multifunctional Polymers for

ZHANG Yongchao, ZHANG Xiaojing, ZHANG Lu, ZHANG Yizhi, FAN; Shichang, Yu Qianfang, CAO Shan1*, YANG Mao1*

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… Parchment Replicating with Leather Technology [J]. Leather Science and Engineering, 2021, 22(04): 16-19. 3. HUANG M Y. Study on Adsorption of Heavy Metal Ions by Tannin-Dialdehyde Carboxymethyl Cellulose [D]; Guangxi University …

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XXXVIII IULTCS Congress · 2025 · L-P-019

Eco-Friendly Coloration of Leather with Natural Dyes: Performance Insights and Industrial Validation

André L.N. Zanella; Tatiana B. Schreiner; Raquel Mourão; Joaquim Gaião; Arantzazu Santamaria-Echart; Maria Filomena Barreiro

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… Schematic representation of the methodology for dyeing leather on a laboratory scale. The colour stability of the leather was monitored post-dyeing over 60 days, and results showed no significant variations in ΔE values …

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XXXVIII IULTCS Congress · 2025 · L-O-028

Beyond Leather: Functional Proteins for Agriculture and Leather Processing

Jordi Escabrós; Joan Barenys

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… isoelectric points, exhibit strong affinity and reactivity with both chrome- and vegetable-tanned leathers, enhancing fiber interaction and fixation. Furthermore, these biopolymers present significant environmental and toxicological advantages: they are inherently formaldehyde-free, demonstrate excellent biodegradability, and exhibit high biocompatibility with human skin and mucosal tissues. Their structural …

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