Circular economy and sustainability area
Environmental solutions
E-µplast
Motivations
The presence of microplastics (MPs) in the environment is an issue of enormous and growing concern because of their capacity to affect human health and ecosystems in general.
This is why the new E-µplast project aims to address the problem of textile MPs by applying innovative solutions throughout the production chain. Innovations that must be adapted to the casuistry of each manufacturer that will help the industry to increase its sustainability and competitiveness compared to other markets. This will enable manufacturers to set as a priority, the revaluation of its waste within the circular economy.
Objectives
The overall objective of the project is the revalorisation of industrial effluents to provide a more circular value chain model; with special emphasis on the study of the elimination of pollutants such as microplastics, polyphenols, bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, etc.
In line with the broader objectives of the project, the following specific objectives have been defined:
- Removal of microplastics by anaerobic digestion and bioremediation
- Validation of commercially-available systems for capturing microplastics during the domestic washing process.
- Integrated water cycle management in industry.
Value and competitive advantage
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Final vermicompost obtained is more mature and stabilized, with great potential as a biofertilizer.
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Achieved an 80% removal of polyphenols in residual brine from food industry processes.
Results obtained
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Feasibility of vermicomposting textile sludge at a pilot scale, verifying the non-toxicity of the sludge for the worms.
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Fiber capture methods, such as the ball or filter, are feasible for polyester garments to prevent fiber discharge into water during domestic washing processes, as these are natural fibers that can degrade over time.
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Brine water can be used in dyeing with natural dyes for mordanting fabrics without significantly altering the parameters of the colorfastness tests conducted with conventional mordanting.
Grant number: IMAMCA/2023/6
Programme: Plan of non-economic activities 2023
Period of execution: January 2023 – December 2023
Status: Finished
More information: PLAN OF ACTION
Entity: IVACE
This project is funded by the Conselleria d’Economia Sostenible, Sectors Productius, Comerç i Treball de la Generalitat Valenciana, through IVACE.
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ÁREAS DE I+D
Nuevos materiales de altas prestaciones y funcionalizados
Economía circular y sostenibilidad
Fabricación avanzada, textiles inteligentes y digitalización
Soluciones de alto valor añadido para mercados estratégicos
PROYECTOS RELACIONADOS
NOTICIAS
AITEX is present at the Babykid FIMI fair at Feria Valencia from January 26 to 28, presenting tests and certifications for children’s products.
AITEX has attended the Cosmetorium fair in Barcelona once again on October to present its new products for the cosmetic sector.
AITEX has hosted the LIFE POLITEX workshop entitled “Closing the textile polyester cycle: challenges and opportunities”, based on promoting sustainable solutions for the management and recycling of textile materials.