Authors : Priyadarshini P. Chahande, Nikeeta Chahande, Priyanka Ramteke, Hardik Siriah
Page Nos : 25-31
Description :
The widespread use of synthetic surfactants in household and industrial detergents has raised concerns due to their several potential health and environmental impacts like aquatic toxicity and degradability issues. Over the years, there has been a rising interest towards natural and sustainable materials, and hence the demand for eco-friendly detergents has also increased. Customer awareness, prioritization of health especially after the pandemic and the need for companies to meet environmental targets have collectively created a demand for eco-friendly materials including detergents. In response, immense research has been conducted to explore the potential of naturally derived alternatives that are sourced from plants, animals, and microbes. This review offers a summary of some recent studies which have explored the potential of eco-friendly materials for their detergent properties. This paper synthesizes its findings from the recent experimental studies that have tested the ability of natural materials for their detergent properties. The article has reviewed studies that tested natural detergent formulations, compared environmental impacts of synthetic vs natural detergents, identified plant-based metabolites with surface active properties and have discussed the key constraints in the adoption of natural detergents. Our review indicates that there are multiple natural materials that can provide promising cleaning and surface-active functions. Limitations remain in terms of scalability, standardization, and further toxicity assessments for their real-world applicability.
