The May ’23 edition of the journal Green Chemistry features a research article about Zeology as the new material gaining industrial significance for sustainable leather. The article will report on cutting-edge scientific research on the application of modified zeolites as the most sustainable alternative for traditional tanning methods. The research article is entitled “Zeolites as Sustainable Alternatives to Traditional Tanning Chemistries” and is free accessible on Green Chemistry. “A new material gaining industrial significance for sustainable leather is based on a composite of collagen and zeolite. The zeolite forms a 3D network structure covering collagen fibres, improving protein stability and creating material strength.” – Green Chemistry Proud on this important step towards more transparency in the leather value chain and yet another validation of Zeology on being the green and sustainable approach to tanning hides and skins. Authors: William Wise, University of Northampton, Institute for Creative Leather Technologies Stefan Davis, University of Northampton Institute for Creative Leather Technologies Wouter Hendriksen, Royal Smit and Zoon Dirick Von Behr, Royal Smit & Zoon Sujay Prabakar, NZ Leather Research Yi Zhang, NZ Leather Research Go to the article (Open Access) Other articles Sustainable procurement for Zeology The refined bauxite used to produce the zeolite for our tanning product Zeology meets the highest ESG standards and has… See and feel leather made with Zeology at Lineapelle A number of our partner tanneries are exhibiting sustainable leather tanned with Zeology. Find out where you have to be! Ted Louise wants to conquer the world with sustainable handbags Ted Louise bags are not just unique because of their design, but mostly because we have embraced the revolutionary tanning… Share this:
