The importance of biotechnology in the textile industry
Natrual textile dyes
- Name
- Gabriela Forman
- Year
- 2016
- Institution
- Lisbon School of Architecture Universidade de Lisboa
- Supervisors
- Manuela Figueiredo
- Discipline
- Fashion Design
- Scope
- Sustainability
- Taxonomy
- Praxiology
- Type
- Theoretical/Practical
- Language
- English
- Wordcount / Pagecount
- 63,700 / 182
- Joint supervision
- No
The advantages and potential of biotechnology and its application
Research Process (2 methods)
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Biodyes to dye industrially using lycopene
| # | Name of Method | Research Phase | Research Approach | Researcher Role | Object of Study / Participants | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Literature review | Exploratory | Qualitative | x | x | x |
| 2 | Laboratorial experiment | Generative/Evaluative | Quantitative | x | Biodyes to dye industrially using lycopene | Unspecified |
Knowledge Transfer & Exchange
Knowledge Exchange (PhD Process): Produced without exchange
| IK&T | Academia | Design Practice | Society |
|---|---|---|---|
| Context | No | No | No |
| Vision | No | No | No |
| Means | Yes | Partially | No |
Recommendations (6)
Deepen research on natural colorant dyeing techniques and bio-resources, especially to address the current incompatibility between natural-dye implementation and the needs of large-scale manufacturing.
- Scope:
- Macro
- Time Horizon:
- Long
- Evidence Strength:
- Exploratory
- Feasibility:
- Medium
Investigate biotechnology-based alternatives for sustainable textile production, including improved plant species for fibres, new types of fibres, and new forms of dyes.
- Scope:
- Macro
- Time Horizon:
- Long
- Evidence Strength:
- Exploratory
- Feasibility:
- Medium
Study bacteria-engineered bio-dyes and other synthetic-biology applications as a route to better-quality dyes with lower environmental impact.
- Scope:
- Macro
- Time Horizon:
- Long
- Evidence Strength:
- Exploratory
- Feasibility:
- Medium
Investigate biotechnology for textile effluent management and related waste-treatment strategies as part of a broader sustainable dyeing system.
- Scope:
- Macro
- Time Horizon:
- Long
- Evidence Strength:
- Exploratory
- Feasibility:
- Medium
Evaluate complementary sustainable dyeing alternatives such as dye-bath reuse, waterless dyeing techniques, and ultrasound-assisted processes that can enhance the bond between dyes and fibres.
- Scope:
- Macro
- Time Horizon:
- Medium → Long
- Evidence Strength:
- Indicative
- Feasibility:
- High
Integrate science and biotechnology more explicitly into the creative process of fashion and textile design in order to support sustainable product development, new materials, and responsible manufacturing.
- Scope:
- Macro
- Time Horizon:
- Long
- Evidence Strength:
- Indicative
- Feasibility:
- Medium