Sustainable Chemical Processing of Textiles
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The official GTU curriculum for Sustainable Chemical Processing of Textiles (subject code ME02025081) as prescribed for TE · Semester 2 divides the course into 6 units, covering 64 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (ME02025081)Unit 1 Introduction to Sustainable Textile Processing
- - Overview of Sustainability in Textiles
- Definition and scope of sustainability
- Historical context and evolution
- Key sustainability challenges in the textile industry
- Environmental Impact of Textile Processing
- Water and energy consumption
- Chemical usage and pollution
- Waste generation and management
Unit 2 Sustainable Raw Materials
- - Natural Fibers and Their Processing
- Types of natural fibers (cotton
- Sustainable farming practices
- Processing techniques and environmental impact
- Recycled Fibers and Their Applications
- Sources of recycled fibers (post- consumer
- Processing methods for recycled fibers
- Applications and benefits of recycled fibers
- Bio-based Polymers
- Types of bio-based polymers (PLA, PHA, etc.)
- Production processes and sustainability
- Applications in textiles
Unit 3 Eco-Friendly Pretreatment Processes
- - Enzymatic Desizing
- Mechanism and types of enzymes used
- Process parameters and optimization
- Environmental benefits and limitations
- Enzymes used in bio-scouring
- Comparison with traditional scouring methods
- Impact on fabric properties and environment
- Ozone Bleaching
- Principles of ozone bleaching
- Equipment and process parameters
Unit 4 Sustainable Dyeing Techniques
- - Natural Dyes and Their Applications
- Sources of natural dyes (plants
- Extraction and application methods
- Colorfastness and environmental impact
- Low-Impact Synthetic Dyes
- Types of low- impact dyes
- Application techniques and benefits
- Comparison with conventional dyes
- Waterless Dyeing Technologies
- Supercritical CO2 dyeing
- Digital printing and other waterless methods
- Environmental and economic benefits
Unit 5 Green Finishing Processes
- - Eco-Friendly Softening Agents
- Types of eco-friendly softeners
- Application methods and benefits
- Comparison with conventional softeners
- Enzymes used in bio-polishing
- Process parameters and optimization
- Impact on fabric properties and sustainability
- Low-Formaldehyde Finishes
- Types of low-formaldehyde agents
- Regulatory standards and compliance Program Name: Master of Engineering Level: PG Branch: Textile Engineering Subject Code : ME02025081 Subject Name : Sustainable Chemical Processing of Textiles
Unit 6 Waste Management and Recycling
- - Effluent Treatment and Water Recycling
- Types of effluent treatment processes
- Water recycling techniques
- Case studies of successful implementations
- Solid Waste Management
- Types of solid waste in textile processing
- reuse, and recycling strategies
- Innovative waste management solutions
- Recycling of Textile Waste
- Mechanical and chemical recycling methods
- Applications of recycled textiles
- Challenges and future directions