Review article

New applications of microwave energy in textiles

Ana Šaravanja ; University of Zagreb Faculty of Textile Technology, Zagreb, Croatia
Sandra Bischof ; University of Zagreb Faculty of Textile Technology, Zagreb, Croatia
Zorana Kovačević orcid.org/0000-0002-9769-4795 ; University of Zagreb Faculty of Textile Technology, Zagreb, Croatia *

* Corresponding author.

Abstract

The paper presents the impact of microwaves in textile finishing, focusing on the application for the processing of biomass, which is becoming an increasingly important source of various raw materials, including cellulosic fibres. Various processes utilising microwave energy are used more frequently in different sectors, as they offer significant advantages due to their environmental and economic benefits. One of such succesfull applications is the use of cold argon plasma, which improves the change in the structure of lignocellulose fibres. Recently, microwave energy is starting to be used more often in waste recycling procedures, and examples from practice are given in the paper. In the final part of the paper, guidelines and recommendations are given that can contribute to the faster introduction of this green technology in the extremely important sector of textiles, clothing, leather and footwear.

Keywords

microwave energy; textile finishing; lignocellulosic biomass; cellulose fiber isolation

Hrčak ID:

347537

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/347537

Publication date:

10.11.2025.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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