Professor James Njuguna j.njuguna@rgu.ac.uk
NSC Director of Research and Innovation
The effect of dye on biodegradability of wool functional properties
People Involved
Dr Shahneel Saharudin s.saharudin@rgu.ac.uk
Lecturer
Project Description
The fashion industry has a significant environmental footprint however very little is known about how chemical processing impacts a product's end of life. This research aims to explore the compostability of wool in differing forms: chemically processed; raw; and a synthetic alternative, to better understand the product life cycle and improve circularity.
| Status | Project Complete |
|---|---|
| Funder(s) | Harris Tweed Hebrides Innovate UK |
| Value | £33,716.00 |
| Project Dates | Dec 12, 2022 - Mar 31, 2023 |
| Partner Organisations | Harris Tweed Hebrides |
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