Agnès Thomasset’s research while affiliated with Institut Textile et Chimique and other places

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Leather processing schema.
Distribution of tannery energy consumption based on “The framework for sustainable leather manufacture” (UNIDO, 2019); see Supporting Information S4.
Distribution of tannery water consumption based on “The framework for sustainable leather manufacture” (UNIDO, 2019); see Supporting Information S4.
Typical performance for tannery waste water treatment based on IULTCS (International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies) reports (IULTCS, 2018e).
Example of distribution (%) of tannery waste during process and worldwide distribution (%) of treatment and disposal for tannery waste (Koppiahraj et al., 2019); see Supporting Information S4.

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Review: Leather sustainability, an industrial ecology in process
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October 2024

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Journal of Industrial Ecology

Agnès Thomasset

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Leather production is a historic industry that still has an economic influence throughout the world. Leather making is done following a sequence of complex chemical and mechanical steps, using energy, quantity of water and chemicals, and generating waste. For several decades, many organizations have been working toward a cleaner tannery industry resulting in better practices, saving energy and water, and increasing wastewater treatment efficiency. Solid waste management remains a big issue. Another question posed today is the use of chromium in tanning. It is why a lot of research is now dedicated to metal‐free tanning solutions. Chromium alternatives exist but none can actually rival all the advantages of chromium and a balance must be found with environmental issues. To measure the environmental performance of leather, several tools are available. The LWG (Leather Working Group) audit is one of them. On the side of consumers, some reliable leather ecolabelings exist. Finally, life cycle assessment (LCA) is the most exhaustive tool for characterizing leather's environmental performance. Numerous LCA studies done in the past two decades underline the difficulty in obtaining general results, considering the large variety of processes used depending on tanneries, localization, and raw materials. In addition, the data available for LCA are still poor in regard to the specific data needed for leather chemicals. The best methods associated with new technologies, audit, and labeling lead leather production into a cleaner and environment‐friendly industry.

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... The leather industry, as a by-product processing sector of the meat industry, plays a significant role in the global economy, contributing over USD 200 billion annually across all related sectors. It is particularly vital for developing countries such as Brazil, China, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, etc. as well as Europe, which accounts for 25% of global leather production, with major contributions from Italy, Spain, Portugal, Türkiye, etc. [2][3][4]. ...

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Synthesis and Characterization of Innovative Double-Network Hydrogels with Potential as Adsorbent Materials for Wastewater Treatment
Review: Leather sustainability, an industrial ecology in process

Journal of Industrial Ecology

... The results were analyzed to determine color consistency and accuracy for different doses and timelines, ensuring that any variations could be identified. Considering that the analysis involved organic materials characterized by heterogeneous surfaces, the inherent variability in color responses must be considered [23,32]. To address this issue, the Hardeberg criteria [33] were applied. ...

Assessing the durability of diverse leather tanning techniques for the manufacturing of leather goods through artificial aging processes
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  • September 2024

Cleaner Engineering and Technology