The journal Green Chemistry has published a scientific paper on Zeology as the sustainable, versatile and game-changing alternative in leather tanning. The article is entitled “Zeolites as Sustainable Alternatives to Traditional Tanning Chemistries” and available here.The article is written by:William Wise, University of Northampton, Institute for Creative Leather TechnologiesStefan Davis, University of Northampton Institute for Creative Leather TechnologiesWouter Hendriksen, Royal Smit and ZoonDirick Von Behr, Royal Smit & ZoonSujay Prabakar, NZ Leather ResearchYi Zhang, NZ Leather ResearchGo to the articleLeather is the largest application of collagen where typical tanning chemistries include metal salts, polyphenolics and aldehydes. A new type of material that is gaining industrial significance is based on a composite of collagen and zeolite in the area of sustainable leather manufacture. This approach utilises simple, abundant, and benign chemistry, which provides leather with the physical properties needed for a range of possible applications. Share this:
