[HTML][HTML] State of the art on the Nexus between sustainability, fashion industry and sustainable business model

C De Ponte, MC Liscio, P Sospiro - Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, 2023 - Elsevier
The fashion industry is one of the most environmentally impactful. It is estimated that about
9% of greenhouse gas emissions are attributable to this industry. It also turns out to be a …

Is there tea complemented with the appealing flavor of microplastics? A pioneering study on plastic pollution in commercially available tea bags in Bangladesh

S Afrin, MM Rahman, MA Akbor, MAB Siddique… - Science of The Total …, 2022 - Elsevier
Microplastic pollution is a global concern, mainly due to its adverse effects on organisms
and ecosystems. However, our knowledge of its impact on humans, in particular, is still very …

A review of the plantar pressure distribution effects from insole materials and at different walking speeds

F Haris, BY Liau, YK Jan, VBH Akbari, Y Primanda… - Applied Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
Featured Application (A) Walking speeds and insole material are common modulating
factors that decrease peak plantar pressure (PPP) in different foot regions;(B) the …

The out-of-plane compression behavior of in situ ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA)-foam-filled aluminum honeycomb sandwich structures

TS Atalay Kalsen, HB Karadağ, YR Eker - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
In this study, the mechanical behavior of aluminum honeycomb (AHC) sandwich structures
filled with ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) foam in situ under out-of-plane …

Walking the Talk: Unraveling the Influence of the Sustainability Features of Leather Alternatives on Consumer Behavior toward Running Shoes

S Yadav, Y Xu, H Hergeth - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
This study seeks to explore the impact of the sustainable features of running shoes on
consumers' inclination to pay a premium price. This research delves into the mediating effect …

Mechanical characterization and sustainability assessment of recycled EVA for footwears

I Bianchi, A Forcellese, M Simoncini, A Vita - The International Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
Ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) is a thermoplastic material largely used in the footwear
industry. Indeed, it is employed to produce outsoles and midsoles with high shock …

[PDF][PDF] Development of EVA/POE/SEBS microcellular foam: Network structure, mechanics performance and midsole application

Z Yu, L Ma, B Zhu, AD Phule, S Wen - Express Polymer Letters, 2022 - real.mtak.hu
Thermoplastic elastomer foam is often used as a midsole, which is an important factor
affecting sports efficiency. In this research, ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer/polyolefin …

Development of carbonized wood/silicon dioxide composite tailored for single-density shoe sole manufacturing

CE Okafor, DU Okpe, OI Ani, UC Okonkwo - Materials Today …, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Response Surface Methodology (RSM) and the Normal Boundary Intersection (NBI)
method were utilized in this study for modeling and multi-objective optimization of …

Recovery of non-metallic useable materials from e-waste: A review

W Yang, HS Lee, YK Park, J Lee - Chemosphere, 2024 - Elsevier
Tremendous amounts of electric and electronic wastes (e-waste) are generated daily, and
their indiscriminate disposal may cause serious environmental pollution. The recovery of …

A lightweight porous shear stiffening composite foam with excellent mechanical–thermal coupling protection performance

T Xuan, S Wang, S Liu, W Wang, Z Li, Y Hu… - Journal of Materials …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
The safeguarding performance against complex stimuli such as thermal shock is very critical
for the welfare of humans and equipment. Constructing multifunctional mechanical–thermal …