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Leather biodegradability

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13th AICLST Congress · 2026 · TF-68-P

Synthesis and Optimization of Industrial Biodegradable PU Footwear Soles

Moumita Mukherjee, Saraswathy g., Sujata Mandal, Bhabendra Nath Das

Synthesis and Optimization of Industrial Biodegradable Moumita Mukherjee*, Saraswathy g#., Sujata Mandal#, Bhabendra Nath Das* * Directorate of Ordnance (C&S), Kolkata, Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence. #CSIR-Central Leather research Institute Sarder …

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13th AICLST Congress · 2026 · TI-99-P

Leather Dyeing towards Sustainability: The Role of Natural Colorants

Karthik Vijayarangana,c, Mohammed Abu Javidb,c, Vijayakanth Nandhuc, Lakshmanan Akashc; Lokeshc, Anandhan Punitha Velmurugana,c

Growing environmental concerns and strict regulation on the use of synthetic dyes have increased interest in eco-friendly and sustainable alternatives for leather processing. Natural dyes derived from plant sources offer a biodegradable, non …

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13th AICLST Congress · 2026 · TI-48-P

Paper TI-48/P

Anjali C. Venkitesan, Nitin P. Lobo, N Nishad Fathima

Collagen is regarded as important biomaterial in biomedical and cosmetic applications due to its biocompatibility and biodegradability. Glycerol, a polar green solvent, enhances collagen stability by substituting water molecules in the hydration shell, maintaining …

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13th AICLST Congress · 2026 · K-TF-112-O

Shoe Manufacturing Technology – Today and Tomorrow

Bhabendra Nath Das

… With advances in polymer science and technology, many new materials are now replacing leather. Appearance-wise, these materials are so similar that even an experienced leather technologist may find it difficult to distinguish them …

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13th AICLST Congress · 2026 · TF-82-P

Design and Integration of Functional Protective Gear in Tennis and Badminton Footwear

Rajesh Chengamchetty Muralia , T. Loganathana , Jeevanandham Sadhanandhama; Duraisamy Suresh Kumara, Sureshkumar Perumal Singaraja, Ashish Singha

… especially in knit, mesh, and synthetic leather uppers. Players typically replace 2–3 pairs of shoes per quarter, incurring high personal costs and contributing significantly to non-biodegradable footwear waste. Currently, no rapid, in …

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XXXVII IULTCS Congress · 2023 · O-112-162

Zero chemical treatment of leather waste for highly performing, circular and sustainable finishings

Claudia Florio; Rosario Mascolo; Claudia Cirillo; Gaetano Maffei; Andrea Loi; Maria Sarno

… leather for footwear, leather goods and the automotive industry, determining the impacts in terms of economic and environmental impacts, which highlighted the feasibility of the approach for obtaining finishes with increased performance, biodegradability and …

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