The aim is to assess the economic viability and environmental impact of producing tannin from spruce bark for the leather industry.
Conducted a life cycle assessment (LCA) to evaluate environmental impacts.
Performed a techno-economic analysis to determine production feasibility.
Analysed the chemical composition of spruce bark for tannin extraction.
Identified significant economic benefits in using spruce bark for tannin production.
Demonstrated lower environmental impacts compared to conventional tannin sources.
Highlighted the potential of bark as a sustainable raw material for the leather industry.
Abstract
Bark, which is currently far from being utilised to the maximum, has the potential to be a sustainable source of chemicals in the future. For instance, bark contains a significant...