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<p>The improper disposal of selvedge waste generated during weaving processes poses a significant environmental threat and contributes to resource depletion. This study aimed to process and repurpose 100% cotton selvedge waste into nonwoven materials for efficient oil spill remediation applications. The selvedge waste was mechanically shredded to recover fibers, which were subsequently formed into a web and converted into nonwoven fabrics using the needle-punching technique. The developed nonwovens were evaluated for their oil sorption performance using engine oil and diesel oil, achieving maximum absorption capacities of 29.50&#xa0;g/g and 25.90&#xa0;g/g, respectively, demonstrating excellent oil uptake capability. The hydrophobic and oleophilic characteristics of the nonwovens were assessed through contact angle measurements, confirming good hydrophobic behaviour. Biodegradability was evaluated through soil burial tests, and the cotton fibers exhibited complete degradation within 50&#xa0;days. Moreover, the developed samples exhibited oil sorption capacities that were comparable to those of commercially available synthetic sorbents. In conclusion, the findings confirm that recycled cotton selvedge-based nonwoven materials offer a sustainable, biodegradable, and efficient alternative for oil spill remediation applications.</p>

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Recycling Textile Industrial Selvedge Waste into Nonwoven Fibrous Structures for Oil Sorption Applications

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    2026年6月29日

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  • S. Viju,
  • V. Dharunya,
  • Chandra Jeet Singh

摘要

The improper disposal of selvedge waste generated during weaving processes poses a significant environmental threat and contributes to resource depletion. This study aimed to process and repurpose 100% cotton selvedge waste into nonwoven materials for efficient oil spill remediation applications. The selvedge waste was mechanically shredded to recover fibers, which were subsequently formed into a web and converted into nonwoven fabrics using the needle-punching technique. The developed nonwovens were evaluated for their oil sorption performance using engine oil and diesel oil, achieving maximum absorption capacities of 29.50 g/g and 25.90 g/g, respectively, demonstrating excellent oil uptake capability. The hydrophobic and oleophilic characteristics of the nonwovens were assessed through contact angle measurements, confirming good hydrophobic behaviour. Biodegradability was evaluated through soil burial tests, and the cotton fibers exhibited complete degradation within 50 days. Moreover, the developed samples exhibited oil sorption capacities that were comparable to those of commercially available synthetic sorbents. In conclusion, the findings confirm that recycled cotton selvedge-based nonwoven materials offer a sustainable, biodegradable, and efficient alternative for oil spill remediation applications.