Olive Mill Wastewater: A Sustainable Path for UV Protection, Dye Bath Reuse, and Eco-friendly Textiles 


Vol. 26,  No. 12, pp. 5581-5596, Dec.  2025
10.1007/s12221-025-01185-8


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One of the waste products of olive oil extraction is olive mill wastewater (OMW). The organic chemicals of OMW could cause harm to the environment. However, it also contains compounds that have important biological functions. Consequently, there are sometimes environmental risks associated with disposing of olive mill wastewater. However, most of the recent research has focused on finding ways to utilize this effluent in various industrial and environmental contexts. Using different surface treatment procedures, this study explored the possibility of using OMW as an alternative to conventional, environmentally harmful textile dyeing processes. The color strength and fastness, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy with attenuated total reflectance (FTIR-ATR), life cycle assessment (LCA), and ultraviolet light protection factor (UPF) tests were conducted. The reusability of the dye bath was another factor this study assessed. The results show that OMW-dyed wool fabrics protect against UV rays and allow for efficient dyeing, making it a greener alternative to conventional dyes. Furthermore, by recycling dye baths, we can lessen our impact on the environment and save resources. This study suggests a novel and comprehensive method for exploiting olive mill wastewater (OMW) by substituting it not only as a natural dye source but also as a practical and environmentally suitable replacement. By employing green surface treatments involving plasma, chitosan, and enzymatic procedures, the method reduces environmental impact, makes it easier to reuse the dye bath, and provides improved UV protection.

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[IEEE Style]

S. C. Tuz, A. Demir, M. Elibol, "Olive Mill Wastewater: A Sustainable Path for UV Protection, Dye Bath Reuse, and Eco-friendly Textiles," Fibers and Polymers, vol. 26, no. 12, pp. 5581-5596, 2025. DOI: 10.1007/s12221-025-01185-8.

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Sabri Can Tuz, Aslı Demir, and Murat Elibol. 2025. Olive Mill Wastewater: A Sustainable Path for UV Protection, Dye Bath Reuse, and Eco-friendly Textiles. Fibers and Polymers, 26, 12, (2025), 5581-5596. DOI: 10.1007/s12221-025-01185-8.

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