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Supercritical carbon dioxide as a green media in textile dyeing: A review

Textile Research Journal • 2017
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Authors Tarek Abou Elmaaty and Eman Abd El-Aziz
Keywords supercritical carbon dioxide, solubility, dyeing, natural fibers, synthetic fabrics
Journal Textile Research Journal
Publisher SAGE
Volume DOI: 10.1177/0040517517697639
Issue Not Available
Pages 1-29
publication.type International
Paper Link Not Available
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Abstract
This review highlights the great role of supercritical carbon dioxide fluid technology in textile dyeing processes. The unequivocal physical characteristics of supercritical carbon dioxide are presented and further researched to continue the development of high efficiency, compact dyeing to save energy and water in manufacturing processes. This review also focuses on the solubility of the dyes in scCO2 as well as the application of the technology to both synthetic and natural fabrics. Some factors relating to the economics of sustainable scCO2 technology are also outlined.