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ClearSuperhydrophilic self-cleaning fabric with enhanced antibacterial and UV protection properties
Researchers developed a multi-functional fabric coating using titanium dioxide, platinum, and silica nanoparticles that can break down stains, kill bacteria, and block UV radiation using visible light. The coating achieved significantly better stain removal than standard titanium dioxide alone, demonstrating a promising approach for self-cleaning textiles that could reduce washing frequency and associated microplastic fiber shedding.
Identification, removal of microplastics and surfactants from laundry wastewater using electrocoagulation method
Laundry wastewater from a 2 kg synthetic fabric load released up to 114,300 microfibers per wash, and an electrocoagulation treatment removed roughly 98% of those fibers along with surfactants and organic load in about 25 minutes at a cost of US$0.53 per cubic meter. The results highlight both how significant laundry is as a microplastic source and that electrocoagulation is a cost-effective option for treating it before wastewater reaches natural waterways.
Liquidlike, Low‐Friction Polymer Brushes for Microfibre Release Prevention from Textiles
Researchers developed a polymer brush coating strategy that practically eliminates microfiber release from synthetic textiles during washing. The study demonstrates that applying liquid-like, low-friction coatings to fibers significantly reduces the mechanical abrasion that causes millions of microplastic fibers to shed into wastewater.
In-situ electrochemical oxidation: a revolutionary approach to degrading synthetic microfibers in laundry effluent
Researchers developed an in-situ electrochemical oxidation technique to degrade synthetic microfibers directly from washing machine effluent, eliminating the need for consumable mechanical filters that generate secondary waste. The method achieved effective microfiber degradation at the source without producing additional solid waste streams.
Towards functional textiles: the novel sustainable technologies for improvement of appearance, colour, elasticity, and regeneration of microdamages
Researchers investigated novel sustainable laundry technologies designed to repair microdamages in delicate synthetic fabrics, evaluating treatments that could extend garment lifespan and reduce microplastic release and greenhouse gas emissions associated with textile washing.
The Effect of the Physical and Chemical Properties of Synthetic Fabrics on the Release of Microplastics during Washing and Drying
Researchers investigated how the physical and chemical properties of synthetic fabrics influence microplastic fiber release during washing and drying, finding that fabric construction, fiber type, and surface treatment are key determinants of the quantity and characteristics of released microplastic particles.
In-situ electrochemical oxidation: a revolutionary approach to degrading synthetic microfibers in laundry effluent
Researchers developed an in-situ electrochemical oxidation technique for degrading synthetic microfibers from washing machine effluent, offering an alternative to conventional mechanical filters that require periodic disposal. The method demonstrated effective degradation of microfibers at the source without generating secondary waste.
Design of Chitosan-Polyester Composites to Reduce Particulate Contamination of Washing Wastewater
Researchers modified polyester fabrics with chitosan biopolymer coatings to reduce the amount of microplastic fibers shed during washing. Chitosan-treated fabrics released significantly fewer fiber particles, offering a practical approach to reducing microplastic pollution from laundry — a major source of aquatic microfiber contamination.
Improvement of a microfiber filter for domestic washing machines
Researchers improved a microfiber filter designed for domestic washing machines to more effectively capture synthetic microfibers and microplastics released during laundry cycles, testing filter performance across different fabric types and washing conditions. The enhanced filter design achieved higher capture rates of microfibers compared to existing solutions, representing a practical household-level intervention to reduce microplastic emissions to wastewater.
How Low-Friction Coatings Affect Microplastic Fiber Release When Laundering Coated and Uncoated Textiles Together
Researchers tested whether low-friction silicone coatings on polyester fabrics could reduce microplastic fiber release during laundering, including when coated and uncoated fabrics are washed together. They found that the coating reduced overall fiber release by up to 37%, with the effect depending on the orientation of coated versus uncoated fabrics. The study suggests that low-friction textile finishes could be a practical strategy for reducing microplastic pollution from laundry.
A Janus branch filter for washing machines: Simultaneous removal of microplastics and surfactants
Engineers developed a Janus-membrane branch filter for washing machines that simultaneously removes microplastics (capturing 78–89% of dreg by weight) and surfactants from laundry wastewater in a single step. This is a promising household-scale solution to one of the largest sources of microplastic release into waterways, since synthetic textiles shed enormous quantities of plastic fibers with every wash.
Reducing microplastic fiber shedding from hand-washed polyester
Researchers investigated microplastic fiber shedding from hand-washed polyester fabric, addressing a gap since most prior studies focused on machine laundering despite the majority of global garment washing being done by hand. They tested coating-based mitigation strategies and found effective approaches for reducing fiber release during hand washing. The study demonstrates that hand-washing conditions and mitigation techniques deserve specific attention in efforts to reduce textile-derived microplastic pollution.
Effect of Washing Process on the Release of Microplastics from Polyester Fabrics
Researchers conducted an analytical evaluation of microplastic and fiber release from tri-color pile polyester fabrics during washing with detergent, employing multiple characterization methods on the fabric, wastewater, and filter cake before and after cryogenization to assess defragmentation and fiber shedding.
“The effect of the detergent on microfibre release during the washing process of polyester textiles”
This study examined how detergent type affects microfiber release from polyester fabrics during washing, finding that detergent surfactant concentration and formulation significantly influenced fiber shedding, with some products reducing fiber release while others increased it compared to water-only washing.
A review on microplastic emission from textile materials and its reduction techniques
Researchers reviewed how synthetic textile fibers — tiny plastic threads released from clothes during washing, drying, and wearing — are a major source of microplastic pollution, entering waterways and food chains through seafood, salt, and drinking water. They identify fabric type, detergent, and washing conditions as key factors affecting fiber release, and propose textile finishing and regulatory strategies to reduce emissions.
Modified polyamide fibers with low surface friction coefficient to reduce microplastics emission during domestic laundry
Researchers developed a modified polyamide fiber that sheds 60% fewer microplastic particles during washing by incorporating a silicone-based compound that lowers surface friction. The fibers maintained good physical properties including strength and water resistance, making them practical for textile manufacturing. The study offers a promising engineering approach to reducing one of the largest sources of microplastic pollution entering waterways from household laundry.
Integration of Advanced Biodegradable Polymer Coatings with Solar-Powered Textile Waste Treatment for Reducing Microplastic Pollution in Urban Runoff Systems
Researchers developed a prototype integrating biodegradable polymer coatings (PLA and PHA) with a solar-powered treatment unit to filter microplastics from textile-contaminated urban runoff. The system demonstrated effective filtration while producing minimal secondary pollution, offering an off-grid, low-energy solution for removing textile-derived MPs from stormwater before they reach aquatic ecosystems.
Pectin based finishing to mitigate the impact of microplastics released by polyamide fabrics
Researchers developed a pectin-based finishing treatment for polyamide fabrics that reduced microfibre shedding during washing by approximately 90%, using glycidyl methacrylate-modified pectin grafted directly onto the fabric surface. Post-wash analysis confirmed the treated fabrics showed promising resistance to repeated washing cycles.
Development and Efficiency Evaluation of Microplastic Removal Filter for Laundry Machines
Researchers developed a four-stage filter for laundry machines designed to capture microplastics released during washing. Over 50 tests, the filter achieved an average microplastic removal rate of 98.5%, along with 92% removal of chemical oxygen demand. The most common microplastics in laundry wastewater were polyethylene (57%), followed by PET and nylon, highlighting both the scale of laundry-related microplastic pollution and the effectiveness of filtration solutions.
Acrylic fabrics as a source of microplastics from portable washer and dryer: Impact of washing and drying parameters
Researchers quantified microfiber release from acrylic fabrics during washing and drying in a portable appliance under various conditions, finding that doubling wash or dry time approximately doubled fiber release and that using detergent increased release nearly 3-fold compared to water alone. Fiber release decreased across successive laundering cycles as the fabric shed its most loosely attached fibers early in its use life.
Microplastic Release from Domestic Washing
Researchers measured microfiber release from domestic washing of textile materials across five washing cycles, finding that the amount of microplastic fiber shed varied significantly with washing conditions and fiber type, contributing to aquatic microplastic pollution.
Microplastics in Wastewater by Washing Polyester Fabrics
Researchers investigated microplastic fiber release from polyester fabrics during washing, characterizing the quantity and types of microplastics generated and their potential pathway into wastewater systems as a significant source of environmental microplastic pollution.
Detergent-mediated reduction of fiber fragment emissions during conventional machine laundering of textiles and garments
Researchers tested a novel "low shed" liquid detergent formulated to reduce synthetic fiber fragment emissions during machine laundering and found it consistently decreased microfiber release compared to conventional detergents. The results were consistent across multiple textile types and testing facilities, and similar reductions were observed for complete wash-and-dry garment laundering. The study suggests that adopting low-shed detergent formulations could provide an immediate and widely accessible way to reduce microplastic fiber pollution from laundry.
Removal of Microfiber from Laundry Wastewater Using the Electrocoagulation Method
Researchers investigated microfiber release from laundry wastewater and found a reference load of 2.5 L of synthetic textiles released approximately 92,700-114,300 synthetic microfibers. Electrocoagulation treatment at neutral pH, 25-minute operating time, and 300 A/m² current density achieved 97.9% microfiber removal efficiency at a treatment cost of US$0.53/m³.