Evaluation of Microwave Assisted Stripping Processes in The Presence of Various Chemical Agents for Quality Assurance of Cotton Fabric

Abstract

Microwave-assisted fabric treatment processes are an efficient and environmentally friendly alternative to classic cotton stripping processes. The objective of this review is to assess the current research that investigates the use of different chemical agents with microwave irradiation and their effectiveness on stripping fibers as well as their consequences on textile quality and the process's overall effectiveness and environmental impact. This review outlines the limitations of conventional stripping methods and explains microwave stripping as well as the chemistry of microwave radiation and chemical agents. It also presents different aspects of quality control like tensile strength, color, shrinkage, fiber loss, and fiber quality. This review aims to add to the existing body of research by outlining existing gaps and offering suggestions on the use of microwave techniques in textile processing. The anticipated outcome is an improvement on existing methods to make new microwave based techniques more affordable and environmentally responsible.